Tag: Satellite Deorbit
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US Space Force Deorbit Contract: Starfish Space Wins $52M for Satellite Disposal
Overview The United States Space Force has awarded Starfish Space, a Washington-based company, a landmark contract valued at $52.5 million to deorbit its satellites at the end of their operational life. This is the first time a U.S. agency has contracted a private firm specifically for end-of-life disposal of orbital assets, signaling a potential shift…
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US Space Force awards first-of-its-kind $52 million contract to deorbit its satellites—Starfish Space leads the mission
Groundbreaking Milestone: A First-Ever Deorbit Contract The U.S. Space Force has taken a historic step toward responsible space stewardship by awarding a $52.5 million contract to Starfish Space to deorbit its satellites at the end of their operational life. This is the first time a U.S. defense agency has signed a contract specifically dedicated to…
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US Space Force awards Starfish Space $52M for first-of-its-kind satellite deorbit program
Overview: A historic contract marks a turning point in space sustainability The U.S. Space Force has awarded Starfish Space, a Seattle-area space services company, a landmark $52.5 million contract to perform end-of-life disposal for its satellites. This is the first time the U.S. military has formalized a structured deorbit service, signaling a growing emphasis on…