Portal Space Systems develops advanced spacecraft that redefine what’s possible in space.
Headquartered in Bothell, Washington, the company’s flagship spacecraft, Supernova, enables high delta-v maneuverability, multi-orbit operations, and refuelability - unlocking missions previously out of reach.
Mission. Portal Space Systems rapidly secures orbital freedom for our customers in any orbital location between the Earth and the Moon.
Vision. Accelerating and protecting humanity’s path to solar system exploration and commerce.
Founded in 2021
Headquartered in Bothell, WA
Over $20M in VC Funding to Date
Supported by top-tier venture firms
and government innovation programs.
Founders
• VP Propulsion at SpaceX
• Director of Engineering at Project Kuiper
• Chief Engineer at Commonwealth Fusion
• Former Air Force officer
• Sr Propulsion Analyst at Blue Origin
• Propulsion Lead CFD Engineer at Stratolaunch
• PhD Aerospace Engineering, UT Arlington
Leadership Team
• Lt Gen, USAF (Ret), Command Pilot
• Deputy Chief of Staff for Capability Development, Allied Command Transformation (NATO)
• Senior Military Aide to US Vice President
• Space Force Officer, Operations and Acquisitions
• Program Manager, Special Programs, Space Systems Command
• BS Mgmt, United States Air Force Academy
• VP of Government Affairs and Communications at ULA
• VP of Government Relations at SpaceX
• Former Naval Reserve Intel Officer
• Sr. Executive Assistant to CEO at Stratolaunch
• Executive support at Solid Power and Vulcan
• 10+ years supporting leadership in aerospace and tech
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