ACQ2 by Acquired The Space Industry in 2024, and How to Build a Satellite Company
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May 24, 2024 
Austin Link, co-founder and CEO of Starfish Space, shares his insights into the booming space industry of 2024. He discusses how lower launch costs are enabling startups to thrive and the innovative satellite servicing technology his company is developing. The Otter, an autonomous spacecraft, can dock with and reposition aging satellites, significantly extending their lifespans. Austin also delves into the importance of navigating government contracts and the need for a diverse workforce, highlighting the exciting future of space exploration.
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Starfish Space's Origins
- Austin Link and Trevor Bennett, co-founders of Starfish Space, left Blue Origin to pursue their vision.
- Their initial idea focused on a satellite capable of moving other satellites, a concept relevant to both the future and present needs of the space industry.
Starfish Space's Product
- Starfish Space offers a mini-fridge-sized spacecraft with autonomous navigation and electrostatic docking.
- This spacecraft extends satellite lifespan or safely de-orbits them, all at a tenth of the traditional cost.
Software-Driven Efficiency
- Starfish Space leverages software to achieve cost reductions, enabling complex maneuvers with a single thruster.
- This software-driven approach saves mass and reduces the reliance on complex hardware.