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Fortastra

Fortastra

Torrance, United States

www.fortastra.com

Company Overview

About

Fortastra designs and operates maneuverable, resilient spacecraft for on-orbit security and national defense, using advanced autonomy and high-rate manufacturing to protect critical space infrastructure.

Founders / Leaders
Mike Smayda
Industry
SpaceTech
Location
Torrance, United States
Hiring
Active

Latest Funding Signal

$30M

Series AOctober 8, 2026

Fortastra Raises $30M Series A to Build Maneuverable Spacecraft for On-Orbit Security

Lead Investors

First In

Other Investors

Upfront Ventures, Space Capital, Rsquared, Side Door Ventures, ATX Ventures

Use of Funds

Fortastra will use the funding to accelerate development and commissioning of its on-orbit security platforms, expand its engineering and operations team, and continue developing its core autonomy and manufacturing capabilities. The capital will also support spacecraft prototyping, flight software, relative navigation and proximity maneuvers, perception technology, and a cost-optimized spacecraft bus for high-rate production.