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Fortastra

Los Angeles-based space defense startup building autonomous escort satellites to defend critical orbital assets.

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Founded
2025
HQ
Los Angeles, California, USA

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As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies Fortastra: 1 model, $8.0M raised. 1 source back the record.

CategorySpace

Funding

$8.0M

Models

1

Overview

Los Angeles-based space defense startup building autonomous escort satellites to defend critical orbital assets. Founded by SpaceX veteran and Hermeus co-founder Mike Smayda in 2025. Closed USD 8M seed round led by Upfront Ventures with participation from Bloomberg Beta, Generational Partners, Forward Deployed VC, and Wave Function Ventures. Developing maneuverable satellites with high delta-v propulsion for orbital security.

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Verified deployments
None on file
Active incidents
None on file

Key facts

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$8M Seed

Focus

Orbital defense satellites

Data & sources

Web sources

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Safety record

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Recent coverage

Fortastra in third-party press

Fortastra and Hadrian Sign National Security Spacecraft Manufacturing MoU

Jul 30, 2026

Fortastra and Hadrian join forces to streamline satellite production

Jul 29, 2026

Fortastra Expands Leadership Team with Defense and Intelligence Veterans

Apr 2, 2026