Astra Space, the launch company that went public in 2021 at a $2.1 billion valuation, is going private again after months of burning cash and failing to secure alternate investment. The company ...
Apollo Fusion's order from York Space Systems is the company's fourth deal for its Apollo Constellation Engine electric thruster. Credit: Apollo Fusion WASHINGTON — Launch vehicle developer Astra is ...
An illustration of Astra’s Rocket 4.0, which will be able to place up to 300 kilograms into low Earth orbit. Credit: Astra WASHINGTON — Astra disclosed details about its new launch vehicle that will ...
Astra’s long, strange trip in the space business is taking another turn. The company announced Thursday that it is going private at an extremely low valuation. Four years ago, the rocket company, ...
On Wednesday morning, a surprising email popped into my inbox with the following subject line: “Astra announces Department of Defense contract valued up to $44 Million.” I had to read it a second time ...
Two years ago, Astra hailed its acquisition of satellite propulsion startup Apollo Fusion as a strategic move that would round out its launch business and bring expert engineers into the fold. But ...