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Estonian and U.S. space startups raise €4 million and $30 million for emerging space capabilities

Estonia’s Golbriak Space has raised €4 million, while California-based Fortastra closed a $30 million round to develop services that protect civilian and defense satellites. The reports offer limited detail on Golbriak’s plans, but Fortastra describes its offering as “bodyguards in space.”

Discovered 2026-10-08T01:29:33.006716-07:00 | 2026-10-08T01:29:33.006716-07:00

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Fortastra’s $30 million raise signals investor backing for commercial services intended to protect both civilian and defense satellites; the article does not specify capabilities or deployment timelines.
Golbriak Space’s €4 million raise adds an Estonian startup to a developing European space-company landscape, though the report provides no detail on its intended use of funds.

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