Quindar will supply secure, automated mission control infrastructure to Starfish Space for the first three missions of its Otter satellite servicing vehicle, the companies announced.
Starfish Space is developing the Otter spacecraft to provide on-orbit life-extension and end-of-life services for satellites, including docking, maneuvering and disposal support. Quindar said its automation-focused platform will enable Starfish to concentrate on spacecraft design and specialized software while relying on external infrastructure for mission operations.
The system is intended to reduce operational costs and improve readiness by eliminating the need for bespoke mission control software or dedicated in-house operations teams. Quindar’s platform provides a unified operational view that automates planning, execution and monitoring across complex missions.
Quindar said modern space operations face increasing complexity as satellite constellations grow and missions scale. Standardized infrastructure can allow operators to manage multiple spacecraft and mission phases more efficiently while maintaining security requirements.
“Autonomous on-orbit servicing will be fundamental to how the United States sustains and defends space assets over the next decade,” said Nate Hamet, co-founder and chief executive of Quindar. He added that reliable operational infrastructure is critical for missions with national security implications.
Starfish Space aims to deploy Otter vehicles capable of extending satellite lifetimes, repositioning assets and safely deorbiting aging spacecraft. Such capabilities are increasingly viewed as essential for managing orbital congestion and maintaining critical space infrastructure.
