Astra is a small-launch operator focused on rapidly-iterated, lower-cost dedicated missions. After mixed early results with Rocket 3, Astra is developing Rocket 4 for dedicated smallsat launches. LaunchDetect tracks Astra launches from Kodiak (Alaska) via NOAA GOES-18 and Cape Canaveral via NOAA GOES-19.
| Country | United States |
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| Founded | 2016 |
| Headquarters | Alameda, California |
| Active fleet | Rocket 4 (in development) |
| Primary pads | Pacific Spaceport Complex (Kodiak), Cape Canaveral |