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Starfish Space has recently secured a new round of funding led by a major defense tech investor, with plans to launch three full-size satellite servicing and inspection spacecraft in 2026.

### Mission to Extend Satellite Life
The Washington-based startup’s Otter spacecraft aims to extend the operational life of expensive satellites in geostationary orbit (GEO) and dispose of defunct satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO), offering capabilities never before available to satellite operators.

### Affordable Satellite Servicing
Starfish CEO Austin Link emphasizes the goal of making satellite servicing affordable enough for the benefits to outweigh the costs, revolutionizing the industry.

### Strategic Investors
The $29 million funding round was led by Shield Capital, focusing on technologies impacting U.S. national security. Other investors include Point72 Ventures, Booz Allen Ventures, and more, reflecting confidence in Starfish’s potential.

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Starfish Space is pioneering satellite servicing, life extension, and disposal as initial steps towards more advanced space missions. With a focus on autonomy and robotics technologies, the company aims to drive innovation in space exploration for the future.

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