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Fortastra raises $30M Series A led by First In to fund next-generation orbital-defense spacecraft for US military space security.

PRIVATEOct 08, 2026

Amount Raised

$30 Million

Round Type

Series A

CaliforniaSecurity

Investors

ATX VenturesSide Door VenturesRsquaredSpace CapitalUpfrontFirst In

Description

Fortastra, a California-based startup developing orbital-defense spacecraft, announced a $30M Series A funding round led by First In. The round also included participation from Upfront, Space Capital, Rsquared, Side Door Ventures, ATX Ventures, and other investors. The capital will fund the company's next-generation spacecraft to meet growing US military demand for space-based security systems. Since founding in 2025, Fortastra has completed two demo missions and plans to launch its next spacecraft as early as Q1 2028.

Company Information

Company

Fortastra

Location

California, United States

About

Fortastra is a California-based startup building orbital-defense spacecraft for space-based security systems. The company develops spacecraft equipped with sensors, propulsion systems, and autonomous capabilities to detect and respond to adversarial threats in orbit. Since its founding in 2025, Fortastra has launched two demo missions and plans to scale production to meet U.S. Department of Defense demands for space-warfare capabilities.

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