Astra is a space company that is empowering its customers to Improve Life on Earth from Space by providing dedicated small launches and mission-critical on-orbit mobility to smallsat builders and operators around the world. Astra has dedicated, low-cost, orbital launch services for small satellites. It also incorporates space-qualified, hall effect electric propulsion systems currently in orbit.
Astra Spacecraft Engine
The Astra Spacecraft Engine & Astra Spacecraft Engine Max can be configured with multiple thrusters and PPUs to handle a wide range of missions, from the smallest earth observation satellites up to large communications satellites with multiple kilowatts of solar power. Each system is delivered fully integrated and tested to reduce spacecraft development complexity, while improving on-orbit reliability.
Astra Spacecraft Engine: Xenon and Krypton electric propulsion system with a magnetically shielded thruster and best-in-class performance for spacecraft with less than 1 kW of power.
Astra Spacecraft Engine Max: Xenon and Krypton electric propulsion system with a magnetically shielded thruster and 1.5 MN-s total impulse for spacecraft with more than 1 kW power.
Astra Launch Services
Optimized for reliability and launch frequency while delivering best-in-class launch economics. Around 29°– 110° orbital inclinations have been served, and the 600 kg total target payload capacity has been reached.
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