Citra Space Corporation Raises $15M Series A for Space Object Identification

Citra Space Corporation has raised $15 million in a Series A round led by Washington Harbour Partners LP, with participation from Industrious Ventures and Reliable Properties. Existing investors including Scout VC, Squadra Ventures, Alumni Ventures, and FLEX Capital also participated in the round.

Founded in 2024 by former U.S. Space Force and Air Force officers (Tom N.) the Colorado Springs-based company is developing technology focused on space object identification (SOI).

Its platform is designed to address growing challenges in understanding objects in orbit, particularly as the number of satellites and debris continues to increase across both commercial and national security domains.

Citra Space estimates that more than 35,000 objects are currently in orbit, with roughly 10,000 lacking sufficient contextual identification. While tracking capabilities have improved, determining the identity, behavior, and intent of space objects remains a significant challenge, often referred to as the “identification” and “characterization” gaps within space domain awareness.

The company’s approach integrates both space-based and ground-based data sources, combining multiple datasets to generate persistent “fingerprints” of objects over time. This enables more consistent identification and improved analysis of object behavior, supporting decision-making in increasingly complex orbital environments.

The new funding will be used to expand development and deployment of Citra’s platform for government and commercial customers.

The company is positioning its technology to support mission-critical operations where improved understanding of on-orbit activity is becoming increasingly important.