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Starfish Space Wins $54.5M Contract for Second Otter Satellite

February 9, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Starfish Space wins $54.5M contract for second Otter satellite.
Contract supports dynamic space operations in geosynchronous Earth orbit.
Otter satellite-servicing craft provides supplemental power to satellites.
Second Otter delivery expected in 2028.

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Strategic Implications

This contract may signal the Space Force's growing interest in on-orbit servicing and dynamic space operations. The investment suggests a potential shift towards more agile and resilient space capabilities, which could benefit the development of enabling technologies such as refueling and repair.

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What Happened

Space Force Expands Dynamic Space Operations Capabilities

Starfish Space has secured a $54.5 million contract to provide the Space Force with a second Otter satellite-servicing craft, supporting dynamic space operations in geosynchronous Earth orbit. The contract, funded through the Defense Department’s APFIT program, aims to enhance the Space Force’s ability to sustain critical space assets and increase operational flexibility. The Otter satellite-servicing craft is designed to provide supplemental power to satellites, keeping them in position or moving them as needed. This development was first reported by Breaking Defense.

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