27 May 2021
Astra's Rocket 3.2 launches on a test flight from Alaska's Pacific Spaceport Complex on Dec. 15, 2020. The rocket reached space, a first for California-based Astra.
(Image credit: Astra/John Kraus)
Two Bay Area startups will work together to get satellites to orbit next year.
San Francisco-based company Planet has tapped
Astra, which is based in the East Bay, to launch some of its Earth-observing spacecraft in 2022.
"We are thrilled to be working with Planet Labs on a multi-launch mission in 2022," Astra CEO and co-founder Chris Kemp
"This is a milestone for both of our companies and creates an important inflection point as we begin delivering launch services to our customers that are creating a healthier and more connected planet," Kemp added.