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Starfish Space Aims for First Commercial Satellite Docking in LEO

2025-05-21

Starfish Space's Otter Pup 2 mission aims to achieve the first commercial satellite docking in low Earth orbit (LEO). Unlike previous attempts, the target, a D-Orbit ION spacecraft, lacks a traditional docking adapter. Starfish Space will utilize its Nautilus capture mechanism, employing electrostatic adhesion and a backup electromagnet, for docking. The mission will test the company's autonomous rendezvous and docking software (CETACEAN and CEPHALOPOD) and low-thrust electric propulsion. Success will pave the way for more affordable and efficient satellite servicing, with plans to service customers like NASA, the U.S. Space Force, and Intelsat as early as 2026.

Europe's First Commercial Orbital Rocket Launch Fails: Isar Aerospace's Spectrum Crashes into the Sea

2025-03-30

Isar Aerospace's first attempt to launch its Spectrum rocket into orbit from Norway's Andøya Space Center on March 30th ended in failure. The two-stage rocket lost control around 18 seconds into flight and was terminated 30 seconds later, falling into the sea. This marked the first orbital launch attempt from continental Europe (excluding the UK and Russia). Despite the failure, Isar Aerospace plans to utilize the flight data gathered and continue developing the rocket, aiming to become a major player in the European commercial space launch market. The company already boasts launch contracts with several customers.