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Citra Space Raises $15M for Object Identification Platform

April 13, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Citra Space raises $15 million in Series A funding.
The round was led by Washington Harbour Partners.
Citra focuses on space domain awareness and object identification.
The company aims to expand its software platform.

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Strategic Implications

This investment may indicate growing interest in space domain awareness and object identification. Citra's approach could suggest a shift towards more advanced data analysis and characterization in the space industry, which may benefit both military and commercial users.

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What Happened

Startup Expands Space Domain Awareness Capabilities

Citra Space, a Colorado-based startup, has raised $15 million in a Series A funding round to expand its software platform for identifying objects in orbit. The company, founded by former U.S. Space Force and Air Force officers, focuses on space domain awareness and aims to provide mission-critical knowledge to operators. With over 35,000 tracked objects in orbit, Citra’s platform seeks to address the gap in understanding the purpose and capabilities of these objects. This development was first reported by SpaceNews.

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