https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/after-seven-years-a-spacecraft-company-is-releasing-its-otters-into-the-wildContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/after-seven-years-a-spacecraft-company-is-releasing-its-otters-into-the-wildhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/after-seven-years-a-spacecraft-company-is-releasing-its-otters-into-the-wild#u88553Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:06:44 +0000Starfish Space is preparing for the orbital debut of its flagship Otter spacecraft, a satellite servicing vehicle and debris inspector that marks the company's transition from technology development to delivering customer services in orbit. The debut Otter vehicle is scheduled to launch no earlier than October 2026, hitching a ride on SpaceX's Transporter-18 rideshare mission. The spacecraft will be used for the SSPICY mission, supported by NASA's backing as the company readies its first hardware for the wild after seven years.Why it mattersThe upcoming launch represents a major