The category of space race stocks just got a little smaller. After months of struggling, Astra Space and ASTR stock have stopped trading on the Nasdaq, per a U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) regulatory filing dated July 18, 2024.
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| Aerospace & Defense Industry | Industrials Sector | Chris C. Kemp CEO | NASDAQ (CM) Exchange | 04634X202 CUSIP |
| US Country | 193 Employees | - Last Dividend | 14 Sep 2023 Last Split | 6 Oct 2020 IPO Date |
Astra Space, Inc., established in 2016 and based in Alameda, California, engages in the design, testing, manufacture, and operation of launch services and space products within the United States. The company's operations are bifurcated into two main segments: Launch Services and Space Products. Launch Services are provided to an array of clients including satellite operators and government entities, with operations conducted from the Pacific Spaceport Complex in Kodiak, Alaska, and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Astra Space's vision encompasses simplifying space access and providing reliable launch services, contributing effectively to the growing satellite and space exploration markets.
A core component of Astra Space's offerings, the Launch Services segment caters to satellite operators and government bodies. This service encompasses the entire process of launching, from the initial planning stages to the execution, ensuring clients' satellites are deployed into their designated orbits. The operations for these services are meticulously conducted from strategic locations, including the Pacific Spaceport Complex and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, enabling a wide range of orbital deliveries.
Under the Space Products segment, Astra Space specializes in the design and provision of innovative space products critical for satellite launch missions. These products include a lineup of space electric propulsion systems. A highlight within this range is the propulsion module, which integrates a thruster, power processing unit, tank, and feed system. These components are pivotal for the maneuvering and positioning of satellites in space, showcasing Astra Space's commitment to advancing space technology and its applications.