SPACE INDEX
RTX logo RTX Aerospace and defense conglomerate making aircraft engines, avionics, missiles, air defense systems, and satellites vs Starfish Space Develops autonomous satellite servicing vehicles using electric propulsion for life extension, disposal, and on-orbit maneuvering Starfish Space logo
HEAD-TO-HEAD1 shared sector
RTX Starfish Space
Founded 2020 2019
Headquarters United States Seattle, Washington
Type private private
Status operating operating
Employees 185,000 75
Total funding $70M
Latest round Series A
Sectors Space Defense Systems, Satellite Components & Subsystems, Space Propulsion In-Orbit Servicing & Assembly, Space Propulsion, Space Sustainability & Debris Removal
Products listed 7 6
Federal contracts
Launches
Leaders listed Austin Link, Trevor Bennett, Ari Juster
News mentions 0 0
SHARED SECTORS
FREQUENTLY ASKED
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How do RTX and Starfish Space compare?

Both companies work in Space Propulsion. RTX was founded in 2020 and Starfish Space in 2019.
02

Which is larger, RTX or Starfish Space?

RTX reports the larger workforce, with 185,000 employees versus 75.

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