Starling has shown enough promise for NASA to extend the mission, originally scheduled to conclude in May, until December 2025.
Organizations Involved
NASA, Stanford University
Founders
Simone D’Amico
Company Description
Starling is a swarm of four cubesats launched by NASA to demonstrate autonomous navigation capabilities using visual images from star trackers combined with robotics algorithms. The technology aims to enhance navigation for satellite swarms, enabling operations around Earth, the Moon, or Mars without relying on GPS.