# Astra

American aerospace company founded in 2016 that develops small launch vehicles and spacecraft propulsion systems. After several Rocket 3 launch attempts, the company pivoted to also manufacture electric propulsion systems for satellites. Astra went private in 2024 after previously trading on NASDAQ and is developing a new rocket for a 2026 test flight.

**Headquarters:** Alameda, CA
**Founded:** 2016
**Employees:** ~125
**Founder:** Chris Kemp, Adam London
**Website:** http://www.astra.com/
**Focus areas:** Aerospace, Satellite Communication, Space Travel
**Open positions:** 0

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