Interview: Chris Kemp and Ashlee Vance on what’s next for Astra
Astra Founder, Chairman and CEO Chris Kemp in conversation with Ashlee Vance on the journey Astra has been on and what's next.
Astra’s Comeback for the Ages
Founder, Chairman and CEO, Chris Kemp, in discussion with Ashlee Vance on Astra's journey since the filming of the 2024 HBO documentary Wild, Wild Space. Find the full article here and don't miss the full conversation via YouTube and Core Memory.
Astra Appoints Missile Defense Pioneer Dr. Alan Weston to Lead Rocket Program
Veteran Aerospace Leader Joins Astra to Drive Rocket 4 and Expand Responsive Space Access Alameda, CA – March 21, 2025 – Astra announced today that Dr. Alan Weston has joined the company as Head of Launch Program, bringing decades of leadership in space launch, missile…
Department of Defense Awards Astra Contract Valued Up to $44 Million
Contract supports development of Astra’s tactical launch system Alameda, California — Astra, a leading provider of launch services and spacecraft engines, announced today that it has been awarded a contract by Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) with a ceiling of up to $44 Million. The contract…
Astra Announces Closing of Take-Private Transaction
Alameda, California — July 18, 2024 — Astra Space, Inc. (“Astra” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ASTR) announced today the successful closing of its take-private transaction. Under the terms of the definitive agreement for the transaction (the “Merger Agreement”) that was previously announced on March 7,…
Astra Space, Inc. Files Definitive Information Statement
Alameda, California — June 5, 2024 — Astra Space, Inc. (“Astra” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ASTR) announced today that it has filed its definitive Information Statement pursuant to Section 14(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 describing the Agreement and Plan of Merger (as…