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📱techPROThursday, April 16, 2026·via GeekWire

Seattle space startup raises $50M to build an orbital “side-stepper” for defense customers

Portal Space Systems grabbed $50M to build an orbital vehicle designed for rapid maneuvers, chasing defense contracts reportedly worth $200M+. Space is becoming a battlefield for repositioning speed — like Formula 1, but for satellites.

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