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Hotfire at our test facility in preparation for testing the new combustion chamber for the next-generation Astra first stage engine that will power Rocket 4.

Chris Kemp (@Kemp) took @Astra public in 2021 with a bold vision: low-cost rockets launching daily, bringing sovereign space access to every country on Earth. At its peak, the company was worth over $2B. Within two years, that valuation collapsed by 99%. Valley of Depth EP 011…

Astra’s founder, chairman & CEO @Kemp talks with @itsmoislam of @payloadspace on launching rockets, building spacecraft engines, Rocket 4, and more. Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=mEwPws… Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bac…

In case you missed it, catch Astra founder, chairman and CEO @Kemp in conversation with @ashleevance about the journey Astra has been on and what’s next. Watch the full interview here: youtu.be/I_I_TS-dZdc?si…

Okay, people. @Kemp and I got the band back together to talk Wild, Wild Space and @Astra's $80m raise and return to the pad. Full episode of the pod here on X Timestamps 0:00:00 Introduction & Guest Chris Kemp 0:01:18 Astra's Journey and Current State 0:08:01 Taking Astra…

Astra's comeback for the ages: corememory.com/p/astra-space-…

Astra appoints missile defense pioneer Dr. Alan Weston to lead rocket program: astra.com/news/astra-app…

Transporter-13 is scheduled to lift off today carrying multiple Astra spacecraft engines into orbit. Proud to support our partners on this SpaceX mission.

The Transporter-12 mission launched today includes payloads using the Astra Spacecraft Engine. Congrats to the @SpaceX team and our partners aboard!

We're proud to be named in this year’s annual power ranking of top U.S. launch companies — a recognition made possible by the hard work of our team and the trust of our partners: arstechnica.com/space/2025/01/…

A Rocket 4 upper stage tank heads out for qualification testing. These qualification tests, similar to those completed by the first stage tank for Rocket 4, aim to ensure it can handle stresses and loads well beyond what it will experience during launch.

On Veterans Day, we extend our deepest thanks to all who have served, including our own family, friends, partners, and colleagues. 📸: @TheFavoritist

What is better than one Astra Spacecraft Engine?  A dual Astra Spacecraft Engine test fire in our test chamber. This vacuum chamber is like a mini version of outer space on Earth, simulating the environments that these thrusters experience on orbit.

This contract reflects our team’s relentless hard work and commitment to delivering @Astra’s unique mobile launch system across our planet (literally!). Excited to get back to the pad and incredibly grateful for our partners at the @DeptofDefense.

Department of Defense awards Astra contract valued up to $44 Million: astra.com/news/dod-award…

Last week we confirmed that the 2 Astra Spacecraft Engines that launched on the Transporter-11 mission have successfully fired on orbit. Meanwhile, here on Earth, a thruster fires with krypton in one of our vacuum chambers.

A Rocket 4 first stage tank returns to the factory after passing qualification testing. This qualification confirms that the primary structure of Rocket 4 can withstand stress and loads far beyond those seen in flight and is a major milestone in the overall launch system design.

Transporter-11 is launching today from @SLDelta30 via a @SpaceX Falcon 9 with 116 payloads including two Astra Spacecraft Engines for two different customers: spacex.com/launches/missi…

Astra announces closing of take-private transaction: astra.com/news/closing-p…

Astra Space, Inc. files definitive Information Statement: astra.com/news/definitiv…