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SDA Taps Starfish for Satellite Disposal Service

Space Development Agency Awards Contract for PWSA Satellite Disposal

The Space Development Agency (Breaking Defense) has awarded Starfish Space a $52.5 million contract to provide a disposal service for the agency’s Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) satellites at the end of their life. The service, which will be provided by the 300-kilogram Otter vehicle, is designed to work with unprepared satellites and could have significant implications for sustainable space operations.

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    Source: Breaking Defense (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2026-1769004690248-2077
    URL: https://breakingdefense.com/2026/01/sda-taps-starfish-for-first-of-its-kind-satellite-disposal-service/
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    SDA Taps Starfish for Satellite Disposal Service

    Space Development Agency Awards Contract for PWSA Satellite Disposal

    The Space Development Agency (Breaking Defense) has awarded Starfish Space a $52.5 million contract to provide a disposal service for the agency’s Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) satellites at the end of their life. The service, which will be provided by the 300-kilogram Otter vehicle, is designed to work with unprepared satellites and could have significant implications for sustainable space operations.

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      Source: Breaking Defense (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2026-1769004690248-2077
      URL: https://breakingdefense.com/2026/01/sda-taps-starfish-for-first-of-its-kind-satellite-disposal-service/
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