Astra Space
Commercial · 
United States · founded 2005
Industry / Companies / Astra Space
7Orbital launches
9All launches (incl. suborbital)
0Satellites in orbit
0Satellites built
2Rockets / spacecraft
Astra Space is a commercial company based in the United States, founded in 2005. Our records show 7 orbital launches and 2 rockets or spacecraft.
Sources disagree.
Founding year: Launch Library 2 says 2005; GCAT (J. McDowell) says 2016; Wikidata says 2005
We show the value from the most detailed source and flag the difference instead of guessing.
Founding year: Launch Library 2 says 2005; GCAT (J. McDowell) says 2016; Wikidata says 2005
We show the value from the most detailed source and flag the difference instead of guessing.
Products
Rockets and spacecraft
| Name | Type | Status | First flight | Launches | To low orbit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astra Rocket 3 | Rocket | Retired | 2020 | 7 | 100 kg |
| Astra Rocket 4 | Rocket | Active | 0 | 750 kg |
Activity
Orbital launches per year
Recent launches
| Date | Mission | Vehicle | Site | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2022 | TROPICS 1 | Astra Rocket 3.3 | SPFLA | Failure |
| 15 Mar 2022 | Spaceflight Astra 1 | Astra Rocket 3.3 | PSCA | Success |
| 10 Feb 2022 | VCLS Demo 2 | Astra Rocket 3.3 | SPFLA | Failure |
| 20 Nov 2021 | STP-27AD2 | Astra Rocket 3.3 | PSCA | Success |
| 28 Aug 2021 | STP-27AD1 | Astra Rocket 3.3 | PSCA | Failure |
| 15 Dec 2020 | Rocket 3.2 | Astra Rocket 3.2 | PSCA | Failure |
| 12 Sep 2020 | Rocket 3.1 | Astra Rocket 3.1 | PSCA | Failure |
| 29 Nov 2018 | Rocket 2.0 | Astra Rocket 2.0 | PSCA | Failure |
| 20 Jul 2018 | Rocket 1.0 | Astra Rocket 1.0 | PSCA | Failure |
In the news
Recent headlines
- Growing pains for smallsat propulsion SpaceNews · 31 Jul 2024
- Astra Space Ends Public Trading Era, Goes Private in Deal with Founders The Launch Pad · 24 Jul 2024
- Astra completes deal to go private SpaceNews · 19 Jul 2024
- Astra consolidates facilities SpaceNews · 4 Jun 2024
- Astra considered bankruptcy as it struggled to raise cash SpaceNews · 19 Apr 2024
- Astra agrees to go private SpaceNews · 7 Mar 2024
- Astra Secures $2.7M In Funding As Future Still Unclear The Launch Pad · 29 Nov 2023
- Astra secures $2.7 million in additional financing SpaceNews · 27 Nov 2023
- Investors grant Astra extension on loan SpaceNews · 18 Nov 2023
- Astra founders offer to take company private SpaceNews · 9 Nov 2023
Provenance