# Orbital Defense Satellite: Fortastra space robot

Canonical ID: `9120d722-7a00-48dc-86ee-0723b2618711`

- **Slug:** fortastra-defense-sat
- **Form factor:** space ([Space](/space))
- **Maturity stage:** prototype
- **Lifecycle:** active
- **Deployments registered:** 0

## Deployments

_No deployments registered for this model._

## Supply chain

_No verified supply relationships on file. Supply-chain coverage is being added across the registry; check back as the seed populates this model's suppliers._

_Suppliers appear when verified with at least two strong sources. Sources are append-only; corrections add new sources rather than rewrite history._

## Common questions

### What is Orbital Defense Satellite?

Maneuverable spacecraft designed for space domain awareness and orbital defense of assets in orbit.

### How much does Orbital Defense Satellite cost?

Orbital Defense Satellite's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Orbital Defense Satellite from Fortastra. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.

### Is Orbital Defense Satellite actually deployed in the real world?

Orbital Defense Satellite is at the prototype stage: it exists, but DEPLOY has no verified real-world deployment on record. Manufacturer capability claims should be read as claims pending independent verification.

### Who makes Orbital Defense Satellite?

Orbital Defense Satellite is made by Fortastra, based in Los Angeles, California, USA, founded in 2025.

### Can you buy Orbital Defense Satellite?

Orbital Defense Satellite is at prototype stage and is not yet available for sale.

### What are alternatives to Orbital Defense Satellite?

On the DEPLOY registry, comparable space robots to Orbital Defense Satellite include Chang'e Lander, Mira, W-Series Capsule, spacevan.

### How does Orbital Defense Satellite compare to Chang'e Lander?

Orbital Defense Satellite and Chang'e Lander (China National Space Administration · 4 deployments) are both space robots on the DEPLOY registry. Orbital Defense Satellite has 0 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.

### What is Orbital Defense Satellite's maturity stage?

Orbital Defense Satellite is at the prototype stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Prototype stage means demonstrations exist but commercial readiness is not yet established.

### Where is Orbital Defense Satellite deployed?

No verified deployments of Orbital Defense Satellite are currently on the DEPLOY registry. DEPLOY records deployments only when verified at a named site with a primary source; absence may reflect pre-deployment, research, or manufacturer-internal use.


## Sources (1)

1. https://payloadspace.com/fortastra-lands-8m-seed-to-develop-orbital-defense-sats/

## The verified answers

- [Which robots are deployed in the most cities](/which-robots-are-deployed-in-the-most-cities.md)
- [Which types of robots are deployed the most](/which-types-of-robots-are-deployed-the-most.md)

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