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Fortastra Raises $30M Series A to Fund its Next Security Spacecraft

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Fortastra, a California-based startup, secured a $30 million Series A funding round led by First In, with additional participation from Upfront, Space Capital, Rsquared, Side Door Ventures, and ATX Ventures. This investment aims to fund the development of its next-generation security spacecraft designed to protect US military assets in space. The company previously launched two demo missions, including a satellite on SpaceX's Transporter-18, and plans to launch approximately one spacecraft annually in the near term, potentially scaling to hundreds or thousands over the long term. Key dates include the announcement date of October 8, 2026, and the expected launch window for the next spacecraft in Q1 2028.

Key points

• Fortastra raised $30 million in a Series A round led by First In, with investors including Upfront, Space Capital, Rsquared, Side Door Ventures, and ATX Ventures.
• The company plans to launch approximately one spacecraft annually in the near term, with a long-term vision to scale production to hundreds or thousands of units.

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Specific details regarding the capabilities of the next-generation spacecraft, such as exact sensor types or propulsion systems, were not disclosed. The exact number of satellites currently in orbit by the US military is not provided, and the precise operational timeline beyond Q1 2028 for the next spacecraft remains uncertain.

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