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Portal Space Systems books a 2028 Falcon 9 launch for its first Supernova spacecraft mission

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Portal Space Systems has signed a launch contract with SpaceX for a Falcon 9 mission in 2028, supporting the company’s Motus Via Sol demonstration mission. The flight will be the first mission for Portal’s Supernova spacecraft platform, marking a planned in-space demonstration of the system.

Discovered 2026-08-24T02:52:34.900033-07:00 | 2026-08-24T02:52:34.900033-07:00

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  • Portal has secured a 2028 Falcon 9 launch for Motus Via Sol, providing a defined schedule and launch vehicle for its first Supernova spacecraft mission.
  • The contract advances Portal’s in-space demonstration plans and creates a milestone to watch for the company’s spacecraft platform and commercial-space ambitions.

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