Starfish Space Secures New Partner for Otter Pup 2 Docking Mission After Initial Partner Withdrawal

Starfish Space has found a new partner for its Otter Pup 2 docking demonstration mission after the original partner withdrew. Otter Pup 2, launched in June 2025, aims to demonstrate docking with an unprepared satellite. The new partner will be disclosed later, with maneuvers to begin in the coming months. Starfish has also secured contracts worth over $107 million for future projects, including deorbiting and supporting military satellites.

Published Mar 30, 2026

Starfish Space's Otter Pup 2 mission, launched in June 2025, has undergone a shift in partnership for its docking demonstration after the initial partner ceased collaboration. The new partner will be announced later.

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The mission aims to demonstrate docking with an unprepared satellite and includes an electrostatic capture mechanism. Starfish Space has also secured contracts totaling $107 million from the Space Development Agency and the U.S.

Space Force for future spacecraft projects. The company plans to commence maneuvers towards the new docking partner soon.