Fotastra is developing a new class of maneuverable orbital defense vehicles intended to actively protect the satellites that underpin modern communications, navigation, commerce, and national security. The craft are engineered for close-proximity operations and real-time autonomous maneuvering, emphasizing action rather than passive observation. Founder Michael Smayda draws on a background spanning rockets, hypersonic programs, and other classified aerospace systems where reliability is paramount. The company positions itself as a guardian of increasingly crowded and fragile orbital lanes, aiming to keep the space infrastructure that enables services like Google Maps, Venmo, and global air-traffic management functioning without disruption. Following a pre-seed check from Generational Partners, Fortastra has now secured additional capital to accelerate engineering hiring and spacecraft development. No operating metrics such as revenue or user counts were disclosed in the announcement.

Total raised

$8M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Seed

Latest activity

Dec 2025