With NASA’s backing, Starfish Space gets set for orbital debut of its flagship Otter spacecraft
THE SO WHAT
NASA backing an in-orbit inspection vehicle like Otter is a step toward routine satellite servicing and debris management as a service. Space operators should plan for a world where on-orbit maintenance and inspection become line items, not one-off miracles.
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