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Fortastra Corp
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About Fortastra Corp
Fortastra designs and operates maneuverable spacecraft for on-orbit security. Headquartered in Torrance, California, Fortastra combines modern engineering practices, high-rate spacecraft manufacturing, and advanced autonomy to protect critical space infrastructure and deliver consistent operational advantage for the United States and its allies. The company focuses on high-agility spacecraft with advanced guidance, navigation, control and propulsion systems, enabling rapid maneuvering, defensive rendezvous, and proximity operations.
LATEST FUNDINGPrivate Placement
$32.6M
Announced 2026-10-08
IN THE NEWS
- 🔗 Fortastra Raises $30 Million in Series A Funding to Scale Maneuverable Spacecraft for On-Orbit Security
- 🔗 Fortastra: Funding, Team & Investors | Startup Intros
- 🔗 Fortastra 2026 Company Profile: Valuation, Funding & Investors | PitchBook
- 🔗 Fortastra: $8M Seed Round for Maneuverable Spacecraft - Los Angeles Times
- 🔗 On-Orbit Security Startup Fortastra Raises $30M in Series A - Via Satellite
EMPLOYEES11-50
FOUNDED—
HQTorrance, CA, United States
Industry
Other Technology
Tags
SpaceDefenseSpacecraftSecurity
Investors
Key highlights
- Raised $8M Seed in Dec 2025 led by Upfront Ventures to advance spacecraft development.
- Closed ~$30M Series A led by First In to expand engineering team and manufacturing infrastructure.
- Founded by Mike Smayda, former SpaceX and Hermeus executive, with focus on on-orbit security spacecraft.
- Currently employs 18 people and plans to double or triple headcount with new funding.
- Investors include Bloomberg Beta, Generational Partners and several space-focused funds.
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