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Astra Space

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commercialFounded 2016
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Astra won a contract from the Defense Innovation Unit worth up to $44,000,000 to support development of its Rocket 4 launch vehicle.

ORG RELATIONSHIP10/25/2024Astra wins DIU contract to support Rocket 4 development

The DIU contract supports advancing and scaling production capabilities of Astra’s tactical launch system to achieve the prototype objective of launching Rocket 4 to orbit or suborbit from the United States, Australia, or other locations.

NARRATIVE GROWTH10/23/2024Department of Defense Awards Astra Contract Valued Up to $44 Million

Astra reported an operating loss of $24,400,000 for the first quarter of 2024.

NARRATIVE FINANCIAL6/4/2024Astra consolidates facilities

Astra had $9,400,000 in revenue in 2022 and a net loss of $411,400,000.

NARRATIVE FINANCIAL4/19/2024Astra considered bankruptcy as it struggled to raise cash

The 2024-04-08 projections included an assumption that Astra would raise $90,000,000 in the first quarter of 2024.

NARRATIVE FINANCIAL4/19/2024Astra considered bankruptcy as it struggled to raise cash

Astra has raised $13,900,000 since the end of December according to its Form 10-K filing.

NARRATIVE FINANCIAL4/19/2024Astra considered bankruptcy as it struggled to raise cash

Astra had nearly $3,900,000 in revenue for 2023 and a net loss of $178,400,000.

NARRATIVE FINANCIAL4/19/2024Astra considered bankruptcy as it struggled to raise cash

Astra sold $300,000 in convertible notes to founders Chris Kemp and Adam London, raising $275,000 for the company after fees.

NARRATIVE FINANCIAL3/4/2024Astra warns of liquidation if proposal to go private falls through

Kemp and London anticipated raising $45,000,000 overall to take Astra private under the revised proposal.

NARRATIVE FINANCIAL2/27/2024Astra founders reduce offer to take company private

In November, Kemp and London estimated needing to raise $60,000,000 to $65,000,000 to take Astra private at the $1.50-per-share price.

NARRATIVE FINANCIAL2/27/2024Astra founders reduce offer to take company private

Astra described the 2023-11-06 initial financing as linked to a non-binding term sheet that the company announced on 2023-10-23 seeking to raise $15,000,000 to $25,000,000.

NARRATIVE FINANCIAL11/27/2023Astra secures $2.7 million in additional financing

Astra Space raised $2,700,000 from investors through a subsequent financing disclosed in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

NARRATIVE FINANCIAL11/27/2023Astra secures $2.7 million in additional financing

Astra secured $13,400,000 in initial financing on 2023-11-06 from JMCM Holdings LLC and Sherpa Ventures Fund II.

NARRATIVE FINANCIAL11/27/2023Astra secures $2.7 million in additional financing

Astra Space released third-quarter financial results on 2024-11-16 reporting a net loss of $29,700,000 and revenue of $256,000.

NARRATIVE FINANCIAL11/18/2023Investors grant Astra extension on loan

On 2023-11-06 Astra raised $13,400,000 in interim financing from two investors as part of the proposed $15,000,000 to $25,000,000 financing round.

NARRATIVE FINANCIAL11/9/2023Astra founders offer to take company private

Astra forecasted an adjusted EBITDA loss of $25,000,000 to $29,000,000 in the third quarter and ending the quarter with $15,000,000 to $20,000,000 of cash and equivalents on hand.

NARRATIVE FINANCIAL8/15/2023Astra seeks strategic investors as cash reserves decrease

Astra reported 2023-08-14 revenue of $700,000 in the second quarter and an adjusted EBITDA loss of $33,100,000.

NARRATIVE FINANCIAL8/15/2023Astra seeks strategic investors as cash reserves decrease

Astra reported an adjusted EBITDA loss of $36,600,000 in the fourth quarter of 2022.

NARRATIVE FINANCIAL3/31/2023Astra says Rocket 4 development on schedule for late 2023 first flight

Astra projected an adjusted EBITDA loss of $37,000,000 to $41,000,000 for the first quarter of 2023.

NARRATIVE FINANCIAL3/31/2023Astra says Rocket 4 development on schedule for late 2023 first flight

Most of the 278 ordered Astra Spacecraft Engines are scheduled for delivery in 2023 and 2024.

NARRATIVE GENERAL3/31/2023Astra says Rocket 4 development on schedule for late 2023 first flight
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