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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Space Development Agency awards Starfish $52.5M for first operational deorbit‑as‑a‑service; Otter targeted for 2027 launch

Starfish Space has won a $52–52.5 million contract from the U.S. Space Force's Space Development Agency to provide end‑of‑life disposal for military satellites — the first contracted operational 'deorbit‑as‑a‑service'. The company says its Otter servicer is technically ready and is slated for launch in 2027.

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2026-01-21T06:12:15.700958-08:00
Satellite   Supply Chain   Commercial Space  
Universe Today • Andy Tomaswick

NC State develops self-healing composite for satellites; startup formed

By Universe Today: Material science plays an absolutely critical role in space exploration. So when a new type of self-healing composite is announced, it’s worth a look–especially when the press release specifically calls out its ability to repair microtears associated with micrometeoroid impacts on satellites.

2026-01-21T05:06:33.747419-08:00