Watchdog
Guard spacecraft that protects high-value satellites
Fortastra
Torrance, California startup building low-cost, maneuverable spacecraft that stay near valuable satellites, watch for threats and respond, for U.S. national security customers. (1 product in the atlas)
Founded year from Payload (2025-12-11), which says founder Mike Smayda started the company in 2025; HQ from the Series A release.
Products, by altitude
Low Earth orbit · 160–2,000 km
Testing
Known rounds
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