Astra Space Archives - SpaceNews

Astra targets cargo delivery with Rocket 4 in Pentagon-backed plan

by Sandra Erwin April 22, 2025April 23, 2025

Former public rocket startup focusing on defense applications after going private

Astra Rocket 4

Astra wins DIU contract to support Rocket 4 development

by Jeff Foust October 25, 2024October 25, 2024

DALL-E image showing the surface of the moon with visible cracks and small green sprouts emerging from the fissures.

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Growing pains for smallsat propulsion

by Debra Werner July 31, 2024July 31, 2024

Astra completes deal to go private

by Jeff Foust July 19, 2024July 19, 2024

Astra Rocket 4

Astra consolidates facilities

by Jeff Foust June 4, 2024June 4, 2024

Terran Orbital takes charge after switching propulsion suppliers on satellite program

by Jeff Foust May 15, 2024May 15, 2024

Astra Rocket 4

Astra considered bankruptcy as it struggled to raise cash

by Jeff Foust April 19, 2024April 19, 2024

Astra agrees to go private

by Jeff Foust March 7, 2024March 7, 2024

Astra Rocket 4

Astra warns of liquidation if proposal to go private falls through

by Jeff Foust March 4, 2024March 4, 2024

Astra Rocket 4

Astra founders reduce offer to take company private

by Jeff Foust February 27, 2024February 27, 2024