Inside the satellite factory: Portal Space Systems gets set for the debut of Starburst and Supernova

Inside the satellite factory: Portal Space Systems gets set for the debut of Starburst and Supernova

Portal Space Systems’ co-founder and CEO, Jeff Thornburg, shows off the Starburst-1 satellite in the company’s Bothell lab. (Portal Space Systems Photo) BOTHELL, Wash. — Portal Space Systems is getting ready to send its first Starburst spacecraft to Florida for a milestone launch, and at the same time is fleshing out its plans for launching an even more capable spacecraft known as Supernova. Both spacecraft are designed to offer rapid maneuverab…

Portal Space Systems to include rideshare payloads on Falcon 9 launch of Supernova

Portal Space Systems has acquired a Falcon 9 to launch its first Supernova spacecraft and will offer excess capacity on the vehicle for rideshare payloads. The post Portal Space Systems to include rideshare payloads on Falcon 9 launch of Supernova appeared first on SpaceNews.

Portal Space Plans First Launch Of Transorbital Supernova Spacecraft In 2028

Portal Space Systems on Thursday said it has contacted with SpaceX [SPCX] to launch the company’s Supernova spacecraft in mid-2028, which will feature Portal’s FLARE solar thermal power propulsion system. […]

Get a sneak peek at Portal Space Systems’ first satellite

BOTHELL, Wash. — Portal Space Systems is getting ready to send its first Starburst spacecraft to Florida for a milestone launch, and at the same time is fleshing out its plans for launching an even more capable spacecraft known as Supernova. Both spacecraft are designed to offer rapid maneuverability in orbit at low cost, and both will take advantage of Portal’s core technologies, supply chains and manufacturing processes. But Supernova will be …

Portal Books Dedicated Falcon 9 Amid Constrained Launch Market

Portal Space Systems CEO Jeff Thornburg wanted to avoid the headaches founders are facing trying to reach orbit. So he bought a whole rocket.  The company announced Thursday that it has purchased an entire SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket for its Motus Via Sol 2028 mission. While Thornburg said Portal is expected to take up about half of the fairing with its own spacecraft, it’s working with launch integrator Maverick Space Systems to sell the other half …