Fortastra

Overview

Builds low-cost, maneuverable spacecraft for orbital defense, helping space infrastructure operators assess anomalies, understand causes, and respond autonomously before threats escalate.

Part of the El Segundo ecosystem

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Timeline

1. Oct 2026Funding Roundfortastra.com ↗

   Fortastra raises $30 million in Series A funding to scale maneuverable spacecraft for on-orbit security — FortastraFortastraFortastraFortastra Newsroom October 8, 2026 · Fortastra · News release Fortastra raises $30 million in Series A funding to scale maneuverable spacecraft for on-orbit security Los Angeles, CA — October 8, 2026: Fortastra, a developer of maneuverable, resilient spacecraft for on-orbit security and national defense, today announced the close of its $30 million Series A.