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Astra Rocket 4

Commercial, Launch, News

Astra plans mid-2026 first launch of Rocket 4

by Jeff FoustSeptember 18, 2025September 18, 2025

Astra is targeting next summer for the first flight of its Rocket 4 vehicle as the company prepares to reenter the launch market.

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Commercial, Launch, Military, News

Astra targets cargo delivery with Rocket 4 in Pentagon-backed plan

by Sandra ErwinApril 22, 2025April 23, 2025

Astra Rocket 4

Commercial, Launch, News

Astra wins DIU contract to support Rocket 4 development

by Jeff FoustOctober 25, 2024October 25, 2024

DALL-E image showing the surface of the moon with visible cracks and small green sprouts emerging from the fissures.

Commercial, From the Magazine

Growing pains for smallsat propulsion

by Dan RobitzskiJuly 31, 2024July 31, 2024

Commercial, News

Astra completes deal to go private

by Jeff FoustJuly 19, 2024July 19, 2024

Astra Rocket 4

Commercial, News

Astra consolidates facilities

by Jeff FoustJune 4, 2024June 4, 2024

Commercial, News

Terran Orbital takes charge after switching propulsion suppliers on satellite program

by Jeff FoustMay 15, 2024May 15, 2024

Astra Rocket 4

Commercial, News

Astra considered bankruptcy as it struggled to raise cash

by Jeff FoustApril 19, 2024April 19, 2024

Commercial, News

Astra agrees to go private

by Jeff FoustMarch 7, 2024March 7, 2024

Astra Rocket 4

Commercial, News

Astra warns of liquidation if proposal to go private falls through

by Jeff FoustMarch 4, 2024March 4, 2024