NASA has awarded Starfish Space a $15 million contract to develop a mission aimed at inspecting defunct satellites and other space debris in low Earth orbit. The mission, known as the Small Spacecraft Propulsion and Inspection Capability (SSPICY), will use Starfish’s Otter spacecraft to approach and evaluate non-operational satellites, an essential step in addressing the growing issue of space debris. Scheduled for launch in 2026, the SSPICY mission is part of NASA’s broader effort to advance space sustainability and mitigate the risks posed by orbital debris. The Mission’s Objectives and Tech…