Astra @ Nanosats Database

Name	Astra Space
Previous names	Ventions, SALVO, Stealth Space Company
Products Services	Launcher (Dedicated) Launch Provider / Brokerer
Constellations	Internet Phase 1: 1 plane of 40 satellites. Phase 2: 70 planes of 2296 satellites. Phase 3: 132 planes with 11284 satellites. Status: Prototype development Constellation page at NewSpace Index
Country	US
Founded	2016
Funding	$800M+
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Oneliner	Astra’s mission is to Improve Life on Earth from Space® by creating a healthier and more connected planet.
Notes	Plans a modular line of thin disc-shaped modular spacecraft platforms. Astra cut its overall headcount to about 120 employees from about 150 in March 2020 after anomaly during a prelaunch test and pandemic to survive until 2021. Pitches three businesses: launch services, spaceport services and satellite services. Three companies win NASA small launch contracts, 2020-12-12. Take a look inside Astra’s rocket factory, as the company prepares to go public. Astra’s 100-year plan: Q&A with CEO Chris Kemp, March 1, 2021. Astra Announces Launch Contract with Spire Global, 2021-08-12. Astra received a $3.9 million contract from NASA for Mission One from Venture Class Launch Services 2 program. Take a look inside Astra’s rocket factory, as the company prepares to go public. On-Orbit Data and Validation of Astra's ACE Electric Propulsion System. Astra to fly upgraded rocket on next launch, 2021-08-13. Astra finalizes plans for first Florida launch, 2022-02-01. Announced in 2022 that it has been selected by Airbus OneWeb Satellites to supply the Astra Spacecraft Engin for integration into the portfolio of Arrow commercial small satellites manufactured by AOS. What's next for Astra, with CEO Chris Kemp. Payload, 2022-10-04. Astra lays off 16% to focus on spacecraft thrusters and new rocket. November 2022, Spacenews. Astra's Rocket 4 - New launch system explained. 2022-11-13, VideoFromSpace.
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Last modified: 2023-01-06

Astra Space