After seven years, a spacecraft company is releasing its Otters into the wild
Summary
Ars Technica reports on Starfish Space—seven years after its founding—releasing its Otter spacecraft into space for NASA’s SSPICY demonstration. The 350 kg Otter bus will perform inspections of defunct satellites using proximity operations and rendezvous capabilities, funded with $15 million from NASA. The piece highlights the startup’s journey, partnerships, and the broader implications for on-orbit servicing and debris management.