Portal's ESPA-class spacecraft is redefining our expectation for dynamic space operations and we're thrilled to be the chosen partner for on-orbit machine vision and edge processing.
BIG NEWS AT PORTAL‼️ Introducing Starburst, our ESPA-class spacecraft built for rapid maneuverability and confirmed our first mission: Starburst-1 will launch on SpaceX’s Transporter-18 in Q4 2026. This mission will demonstrate: 🛰️ Rendezvous & Proximity Operations (RPO) 🛰️ Rapid orbital change 🛰️ Retasking flexibility on a responsive platform 🎯 Targeted maneuverability: 1 km/s of delta-v We’ve also got two partner payloads: TRL11 – Full-motion video + edge-processed telemetry Zenno Astronautics – Flying the world’s most powerful magnetic actuator And yes, that’s Supernova you see! Starburst shares core architecture and systems with Supernova, meaning this mission also advances flight heritage for our 6 km/s-class, trans-orbital platform. Two vehicles. One timeline. One strategy: build fast, validate in space, and move the mission forward. #PortalSpaceSystems #Starburst #Starburst1 #Supernova #SpaceManeuverability
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1wVery excited about this partnership!!