# Fortastra closes $30 million round for satellite protection

_Published Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 9:08 AM EDT · Capital · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

Fortastra has closed a $30 million fundraising round for its effort to protect civilian and defense satellites, Bloomberg reported. The Southern California startup is led by a former SpaceX engineer and aims to provide protective spacecraft.

## Sources

- [Bloomberg Technology](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-08/fortastra-raises-30-million-to-launch-bodyguards-in-space)

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Published: 2026-10-08T13:08:53.396Z
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