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Astra Space

US
commercialFounded 2016
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Astra’s December 2020 flight nearly reached orbit.

Mentioned as: Astra SpaceNarrative GeneralJun 7, 2021Astra to acquire spacecraft propulsion company Apollo Fusion

Astra will host a conference call on 2021-06-07 at 12 PM ET (9 AM PT) to discuss the announcements and will provide a webcast on the Investor Relations section of its website.

Mentioned as: Astra SpaceTechnical ProductJun 7, 2021Astra Acquires Apollo Fusion to Reach New Orbits

Astra plans to produce rockets at a target cost of $1,000,000 per vehicle using lean crews, minimum infrastructure, and no permanent mission-control facilities.

Mentioned as: Astra SpaceOrg RelationshipJun 2, 2021Launch executives see booming demand despite gloomy forecasts

German audiences can receive Bibel TV via satellite at ASTRA 19.2 degrees East in both SD and HD quality.

Mentioned as: Astra SpaceNarrative GeneralJun 1, 2021Bibel TV Extends Capacity Agreement with SES

The Space Enterprise Consortium awarded $309,000,000 in June 2020 to Raytheon Technologies, General Atomics, and Atmospheric & Space Technology Research Associates (ASTRA) to develop EO/IR Weather System prototypes.

Mentioned as: Astra SpaceOrg RelationshipMay 24, 2021A race against time to replace aging military weather satellites

ASTRA proposed an approximately 50-satellite EO/IR constellation using 12U cubesats and estimated it would require about 200 cubesats to operate the system for 15 years.

Mentioned as: astraTechnical ProductMay 24, 2021A race against time to replace aging military weather satellites

Astra's capability to launch payloads up to 500 kg to 500 km expands the services Astra can deliver for mega constellations, small satellite companies, and government agencies.

Mentioned as: Astra SpaceNarrative GeneralMay 19, 2021Astra Announces Multi-Launch Contract with Planet

Astra shared plans to launch payloads up to 500 kg to a 500-kilometer, mid-inclination (50-degree) orbit.

Mentioned as: Astra SpaceNarrative PlanMay 19, 2021Astra Announces Multi-Launch Contract with Planet

Astra’s launch services can deliver payloads of up to 500 kg to 500 km.

Mentioned as: Astra SpaceNarrative GeneralMay 18, 2021Planet Labs: Using space to help life on Earth

The proposed business combination between Astra Space Inc. and Holicity Inc. is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2021.

Mentioned as: Astra SpaceOrg RelationshipMay 13, 2021Astra CFO to Participate in Upcoming Virtual Investor Event

Astra Space Inc. and Holicity Inc. proposed a business combination on 2021-02-02.

Mentioned as: Astra Space Inc.Technical ProductMay 13, 2021Astra CFO to Participate in Upcoming Virtual Investor Event

Astra Space Inc. is based in Alameda, California and the press release is dated 2021-05-13.

Mentioned as: Astra Space Inc.Technical ProductMay 13, 2021Astra CFO to Participate in Upcoming Virtual Investor Event

Kelyn Brannon, Chief Financial Officer of Astra Space Inc., will participate in the Susquehanna Space Industry Conference on 2021-05-19 at 10:00 a.m. ET (7:00 a.m. PT).

Mentioned as: Astra Space Inc.Technical ProductMay 13, 2021Astra CFO to Participate in Upcoming Virtual Investor Event

Astra is partnering with NASA and MIT on the TROPICS mission to improve life on Earth from space.

Mentioned as: Astra SpaceNarrative GeneralMay 10, 2021NASA TROPICS: Astra’s first Earth Science mission

Astra can provide three dedicated launches for the TROPICS mission directly to each of the three required orbits within 120 days.

Mentioned as: Astra SpaceNarrative GeneralMay 10, 2021NASA TROPICS: Astra’s first Earth Science mission

NASA awarded Astra the launch contract for the TROPICS mission in February.

Mentioned as: Astra SpaceNarrative GeneralMay 10, 2021NASA TROPICS: Astra’s first Earth Science mission

Astra's launch system is designed for the flexible, affordable, and frequent launch of small satellites.

Mentioned as: Astra SpaceNarrative GeneralMay 10, 2021NASA TROPICS: Astra’s first Earth Science mission

Momentus, Astra, Spire, BlackSky, Rocket Lab, and Redwire planned SPAC deals in 2021 that together intended to raise $2,800,000,000.

Mentioned as: Astra SpaceOrg RelationshipApr 30, 2021Space industry in midst of transformation following record private and public investments

Astra’s goal is to launch a rocket every day by 2025.

Mentioned as: Astra SpaceNarrative GeneralApr 27, 2021Meet the Team: Gio Greco

Astra intends to offer launch services that drive down cost, offer flexibility, and increase access to space.

Mentioned as: Astra SpaceNarrative PlanApr 5, 2021Meet the Team: Matt Ganser
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