Astra provides dedicated, low-cost orbital launch services for small satellites, enabling efficient deployment of payloads up to 600 kg to low Earth orbit. The company also offers Hall-effect electric propulsion systems for on-orbit mobility, facilitating mission-critical operations for small satellite builders and operators worldwide.
Funding
$13.4M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
JHSHFounders
Product
Problem
Small satellite builders and operators face challenges in deploying payloads to precise orbits due to limited launch options and the high cost of traditional launch services. This restricts their ability to rapidly deploy constellations and conduct mission-critical operations in space.
Solution
Astra offers dedicated, low-cost orbital launch services specifically designed for small satellites, enabling efficient and precise deployment of payloads up to 600 kg to low Earth orbit. In addition to launch services, Astra provides space-qualified Hall-effect electric propulsion systems, known as Astra Spacecraft Engine™, for on-orbit mobility. These propulsion systems facilitate mission-critical maneuvers and extend the operational lifespan of small satellites, providing comprehensive solutions for satellite builders and operators.
Target Audience
The primary customers are small satellite builders and operators worldwide who require dedicated and affordable launch services, as well as on-orbit mobility solutions for their spacecraft.
Features
- Dedicated launch services for small satellites up to 600 kg to LEO
- Low-cost launch options compared to traditional providers
- Astra Spacecraft Engine™: Hall-effect electric propulsion systems for on-orbit mobility
- Propulsion systems with 278+ committed orders and 800+ on-orbit burns
- Weekly launch target cadence, subject to spaceport availability and production capacity