By Amisha Prakash, Lead Mission Manager Today Astra received its launch license for the TROPICS-1 launch, the first of three launches that Astra plans to perform for NASA's TROPICS program. The launch window opens at 12pm ET / 9am PT on Sunday, June 12, and…
ALAMEDA — Governor Gavin Newsom early last week visited Astra Space, Inc. (Astra) in Alameda to highlight the economic and technological advancements California is supporting in partnership with space companies. “Companies like Astra demonstrate the best of California – driving towards ambitious, innovative goals and…
Photo by Brady Kenniston. On May 12, 2022, Astra hosted our inaugural Spacetech Day at our headquarters and factory in Alameda, California to outline our mission, vision and strategy. We are especially grateful to Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, the mayor of Alameda, and NASA’s Dr. Will…
Don't miss the webcast of our inaugural Spacetech Day on May 12, 2022. We believe that the space economy is at an inflection point akin to the birth of the Internet, both in scale and opportunity. Come see what inspires us every day at Astra…
SaxaVord UK Spaceport expected to accelerate Astra’s launch cadence in 2023. ALAMEDA, CA — May 10, 2022. Astra Space, Inc. (“Astra”) (Nasdaq: ASTR) and SaxaVord UK Spaceport today announced that they are partnering to increase access to space, by providing dedicated orbital launch services to…
By Donald Allen, Senior Director, Program Management—Operations We are frequently asked: "When is the next launch?" As the Lead Program Manager for Operations, I love being able to share our launches with the world. Determining a launch date is not straightforward and publicly announcing that…