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Astra

Astra

201-500 employees

Small-satellite launch services provider

No salary listed

Alameda, CA, USA

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Category
Aerospace Engineering (1)
Requirements
  • Must comply with U.S. Government space technology trade restrictions, specifically the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and additional regulations governing satellite, launch vehicle, missile, and other related technologies; must be a documented U.S. Person or able to receive a trade license from the cognizant government agency; must be able to pass company background checks and be allowed to work on U.S. government contracts.
Desired Qualifications
  • Enterprising doers who care deeply about Astra's mission.
  • Be Bold. Take Risks. Remain Curious.

Astra Space focuses on launching small satellites. It provides cost-effective and efficient launch services using small, agile rockets designed to deliver small payloads into low Earth orbit. Customers include commercial companies, government agencies, and research institutions that need reliable access to space for satellite missions. The rockets work by carrying a small satellite into orbit and deploying it once in space; companies pay Astra to transport their satellites to their orbital destination. Astra differentiates itself from competitors by targeting the small-satellite market with affordable, streamlined launches and a leaner, faster path to orbit, aiming to simplify and reduce the cost and complexity of getting to space. The company’s goal is to make space access easier and more affordable for a broad range of customers, expanding access to space and enabling satellite-based services.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Alameda, California

Founded

2016

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Forecasts $45M revenue in 2025, 700% growth over 2024, breakeven EBITDA.
  • Secured $44M DoD contract for Rocket 4 cargo missions.
  • $13M Q4 2025 contracts for 36 systems delivering in 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Rocket 4 delays past 2026 test due to 75% first-stage completion.
  • Rocket Lab's Neutron diverts smallsat contracts from Astra's 600kg capacity.
  • $50M capital raise fails, halting production after privatization buyout.

What makes Astra unique

  • Astra ships 110 satellite engines since January 2025 with 100% reliability.
  • Rocket 4 enables tactically responsive launches from U.S. or Australia.
  • Dr. Alan Weston leads mobile launch system development since March 2025.

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Benefits

Competitive Medical (HMO & PPO)/Dental/Vision plans

Company paid Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability plans

401K with company match

Flexible Spending Account

Commuter benefits

Caregiving support benefits

Company perks, like PetPlan, curated gym/travel/products discounts

Free lunch

Company events

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-1%
The Associated Press
Jan 20th, 2026
Astra ships 110 satellite engines, achieves breakeven EBITDA on $45M revenue

Astra has shipped 110 satellite engine systems since January 2025, surpassing a key milestone set when the company went private in 2024. The Alameda-based space technology firm achieved this with approximately 100 employees whilst developing its new rocket and mobile launch system for a 2026 test flight. The company forecasts $45 million in 2025 revenue, representing 700% growth over 2024, and expects to reach breakeven EBITDA. Astra closed $13 million in contracts during Q4 2025 for 36 additional systems scheduled for 2026 delivery. All deployed satellite engines are performing nominally with 100% mission reliability. The company has progressed its new rocket development to approximately 75% first-stage and 90% upper-stage design completion. Astra has engaged Nasdaq Private Markets and Siebert as advisors for a private capital raise.

Bizmart Space
Apr 23rd, 2025
Astra's Rocket 4 Targets Pentagon-Backed Cargo Missions

Aiming to redefine global military logistics, Astra Space is developing its Rocket 4 launch system as a fast-response vehicle for suborbital and orbital cargo delivery missions, backed by a $44 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense.

Astra Space, Inc.
Mar 21st, 2025
Astra Appoints Missile Defense Pioneer Dr. Alan Weston to Lead Rocket Program

Alameda, CA - March 21, 2025 - Astra announced today that Dr. Alan Weston has joined the company as Head of Launch Program, bringing decades of leadership in space launch, missile systems, and national defense to deliver the world's most mobile and manufacturable launch system.

9to5Google
Mar 6th, 2025
Google 'Astra' ready to launch as it joins the main Gemini team alongside new VP

Making this change helps accelerate product development, with Astra officially announced last May at I/O 2024.

Payload
Oct 29th, 2024
Inside Astra's Rocket Reinvention

Astra is raising a $50M capital round to support the development of its launch vehicle, dubbed Rocket Four, CEO Chris Kemp told Payload.