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Portal Space Systems Unveils Starburst for 2026 Mission

11/6/2025

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Portal Space Systems, based in Bothell, Washington, unveils Starburst for rapid orbital maneuverability to support national security and commercial applications, with its first mission planned for late 2026.
The Starburst will carry payloads from TRL11 and Zenno Astronautics to demonstrate maneuverability.
CEO Jeff Thornburg says the company will self-fund to align with defense needs.
Customer missions begin in 2027 as Starburst develops alongside the Supernova platform.

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Portal Space Systems, based in Bothell, Washington, unveils Starburst for rapid orbital maneuverability to support national security and commercial applications, with its first mission planned for late 2026.
The Starburst will carry payloads from TRL11 and Zenno Astronautics to demonstrate maneuverability.
CEO Jeff Thornburg says the company will self-fund to align with defense needs.
Customer missions begin in 2027 as Starburst develops alongside the Supernova platform.