Astra

United States
Alameda, California, United States, 94501

Company profile

Astra company profile

Astra is a rocket launch startup that provides satellite delivery and launch services. It offers online reservations for payload deliveries to both sun-synchronous and low-inclination orbits. Astra also offers dedicated launch services of 50kg-150kg payloads to 500km SSO reference orbit in 2020 and 2021. The company focuses on providing cost-effective and frequent access to space for small satellite payloads. Astra aims to simplify the process of launching payloads into space by developing lightweight and agile rockets that can be found from various locations. Astra has been actively conducting launch campaigns to demonstrate its capabilities and improve its technology. As with any ambitious space venture, Astra has faced its fair share of challenges and setbacks in developing and launching rockets.

Business identity

Contact email
[email protected]
Operating status
Active
Company type
For Profit
Employee range
251-500 employees
Revenue range
$1M-$10M
Founded
2016-01-01, Year

Headquarters

Postal code
94501
Country code
US
Continent
North America

Capital profile

Funding and company signals

Funding stage
IPO
Funding rounds
9
Total equity funding
$365M
Last funding
Post IPO Debt / $13.4M / 2023-11-06
Last equity funding
Post IPO Equity / $65M
Investors
17
Lead investors
3
Founders
2
Articles
156
Exited on
2021-07-01

Founders and investors

Founders

Adam LondonChris Kemp

Lead investors

BlackRockJMCM HoldingsSherpa Healthcare Partners

Investors

ACME CapitalArtis VenturesBlackRockInnovation EndeavorsSherpa Healthcare Partners