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Australian Space Company Supports Critical Satellite Servicing Mission
Gilmour Space Technologies has been selected as the docking partner for Starfish Space’s Otter Pup 2 mission, which aims to demonstrate rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking technologies in orbit. The mission will see Otter Pup 2 perform rendezvous and proximity operations with Gilmour Space’s ElaraSat MMS-1 satellite, ahead of a planned docking attempt. This collaboration supports Gilmour Space’s strategy to build Australian capability across launch, satellites, and advanced on-orbit operations. The partnership was announced by Gilmour Space Technologies, as reported by an unknown source.