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ACQ2 by Acquired
ACQ2 by Acquired

The Space Industry in 2024, and How to Build a Satellite Company

May 24, 2024 · 1h 19m
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  • Austin Link's Starfish Space addresses the space industry's proliferation of satellites by building spacecraft that dock with and reposition satellites, extending their usable lifetime by tens of millions of dollars
  • The 'Otter' spacecraft uses autonomous navigation and electric propulsion to safely service aging satellites and prevent space debris, enabling new business models in a rapidly expanding space economy
  • Reduced launch costs and satellite proliferation are creating startup opportunities in space servicing, with Starfish demonstrating what it takes to build and scale a hardware-intensive space company

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