Astra
Founder-owned launch company developing Rocket 4 and a mobile launch system for responsive national security launch, plus spacecraft engines.
Falcon 9 launches the GPS III-SV09 mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, January 2026. Photo: U.S. Space Force photo by Gwendolyn Kurzen, Public domain (U.S. government work).
Funding history
No round has been publicly disclosed, or we have not been able to confirm one.
Why it matters
Taken private by its founders in July 2024; DoD contract worth up to $44M via DIU (Oct 2024) for the mobile launch system and Rocket 4.
Is Astra publicly traded?
Astra is privately held as of November 14, 2026: there is no ticker and no announced IPO. Shares are not available on public exchanges.
Information only, not investment advice.
Some figures rest on a single report. Treat them as indicative.Last verified November 14, 2026
Astra: key questions
What does Astra do?
Founder-owned launch company developing Rocket 4 and a mobile launch system for responsive national security launch, plus spacecraft engines.
What does Astra make?
Products named by Astra include Rocket 4.
Where is Astra based?
Astra is headquartered in Alameda, California. It was founded in 2016.
Is Astra publicly traded?
Astra is privately held as of November 14, 2026: there is no ticker and no announced IPO. Shares are not available on public exchanges.
Can you buy Astra stock?
Not on a public exchange: Astra is a private company. Shares of private companies change hands only in private transactions open to accredited investors, when the company allows it. This is not investment advice.
Sources
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