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Chris Kemp
@Kemp
Founder, Chairman and CEO of Astra. I’m focused on improving life on Earth from space.
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    Chris Kemp
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    Mar 15, 2022
    Astra just delivered our first customer payloads into Earth orbit! I am so proud of the unwavering commitment of our incredible team. Thank you to our customers, shareholders, partners, and to @FAANews for helping us achieve this important milestone. #AdAstra @SpaceflightInc
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    Chris Kemp
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    Aug 29, 2021
    Reviewing flight data and video, two things are very clear - 1) An engine shut down right after launch 2) Everything that happened next made me incredibly proud of our team. Space may be hard, but like this rocket, we are not giving up. #AdAstra
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    Chris Kemp
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    Nov 20, 2021
    Astra just reached orbit! 7.61km/sec at our targeted 86.0 degree inclination at an altitude of 500km. The team worked hard for this. We’re just getting started, folks. #AdAstra
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    Chris Kemp
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    Sep 18, 2021
    Congratulations @elonmusk & @SpaceX on the successful return of @inspiration4x, the first all-civilian mission to orbit. This is a massive achievement for all of us working to democratize access to space, and a huge step forward for our industry!
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    Chris Kemp
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    Jan 22, 2022
    Successful static test completed. We will announce launch date and time when we receive our license from the FAA!
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    Chris Kemp
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    Nov 22, 2021
    Video of our first orbital launch
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    Chris Kemp
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    Feb 10, 2022
    We experienced an issue in today's flight. I'm deeply sorry we were not able to deliver our customer's payloads. I'm with the team looking at data, and we will provide more info as soon as we can.
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    Chris Kemp
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    Jan 17, 2022
    Preparations are underway for @Astra’s first launch out of Cape Canaveral and first orbital payload delivery for @NASA! We will announce launch date/time once we receive our launch license from the FAA and complete static fire. Photos: @johnkrausphotos
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    Chris Kemp
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    Aug 28, 2021
    After reviewing data, we expect to make our next launch attempt today at 2pm PT. Streaming live on @NASASpaceflight
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    Chris Kemp
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    Mar 30, 2025
    Been there. :) Don’t give up!
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    Magnus B - Space Coast West
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    Mar 30, 2025
    Video of Isar Aerospace Spectrum hitting the ground. Video from @vgnett
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    Chris Kemp
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    May 6, 2021
    Replying to @elonmusk
    Congratulations, Elon! We were cheering you on from @Astra HQ!
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    Chris Kemp
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    Oct 13, 2021
    Proud of our team for identifying cause of “power slide launch” issue, implementing & testing design changes, & shipping new rocket in less than six weeks. We may still have more to learn, but iterating this fast should result in Astra reaching orbit faster than anyone before us
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    Chris Kemp
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    Aug 27, 2021
    Aborted launch just after engines ignited. Reviewing data. Stay tuned for more details and update on next attempt!
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    Chris Kemp
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    Oct 12, 2021
    Next Astra launch window begins October 27. LV0007 will carry a test payload from the United Space Space Force and launch from Kodiak, Alaska. astra.com/news/lv0007-la…