Gilmour Space selected as Starfish Space's Otter Pup 2 docking partner
49 FOMOStarfish Space selected Gilmour's ElaraSat MMS-1 as the target for its Otter Pup 2 rendezvous and docking demonstration. The mission will test autonomous proximity operations before attempting physical docking. Participation provides Gilmour with operational experience in satellite servicing and rendezvous technologies. The announcement followed successful earlier rendezvous tests by Starfish Space.
Why it matters
This is a meaningful expansion from satellite manufacturing into on-orbit services. Successful docking would provide valuable flight heritage for Gilmour's satellite platform and future servicing ambitions.
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Gilmour Space to Support Starfish Space’s On-Orbit Docking MissionStarfish Space selected Gilmour Space as the docking partner for its Otter Pup 2 satellite-servicing demonstration. Otter Pup 2, launched in June 2025, will perform rendezvous and proximity operations with Gilmour's ElaraSat MMS-1 satellite before a planned docking attempt. The collaboration gives Gilmour's satellite operations team direct experience with autonomous rendezvous, proximity operations and docking.
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