# Space Defense Firm Fortastra Raises $30 Million

> Space defense startup Fortastra secures $30 million funding to build satellites guarding space assets.
- Title: Space Defense Firm Fortastra Raises $30 Million | Shortify
- Summary: Space defense startup Fortastra secures $30 million funding to build satellites guarding space assets. Space defense startup Fortastra raised $30 million in…
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- Source: Los Angeles Business Journal — https://labusinessjournal.com/manufacturing/space-defense-firm-fortastra-raises-30-million
- Author: Keerthi Vedantam
- Published: 2026-10-19T07:52:26+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: fortastra, series a funding, space defense, satellites, torrance, space infrastructure, business, local
## Fortastra Raises $30 Million
Space defense startup Fortastra secured $30 million in series A funding led by First In.
## Satellites for Space Defense
The company builds maneuverable spacecrafts to guard assets and provide intelligence on nearby activity.
## First Satellites Launched
Fortastra launched Watchdog V0 satellites in early October and is building the second iteration.
## Space Infrastructure Growth
Founder Michael Smayda says space infrastructure is increasing and becoming more contested.

> Most people will agree that we’ve got more infrastructure going to space versus less
## Partnership with Hadrian
Fortastra partners with Hadrian Automation to reduce satellite size and launch costs.
## Key takeaway

Space defense startup Fortastra raised $30 million in series A funding to develop satellites that protect space infrastructure.