Astra Space Inc

An artist's ilustration of satellite connections in orbit above the Earth.SpiderOakCNBC's Investing in Space newsletter offers a view into the business of space exploration and privatization, delivered straight to your inbox. CNBC's Michael…

The company's RS1 rocket lifts off on its inaugural launch attempt from Kodiak, Alaska on Jan. 10, 2023.ABL SpaceThe first mission by ABL Space got off the ground on Tuesday, but the company's RS1 rocket suffered an issue early in the…

Benjamin Lyon, chief engineer and executive vice president of engineering and operationsAstraBeleaguered rocket-builder Astra is losing its highly touted chief engineer, Benjamin Lyon, the company said in a securities filing Friday.Lyon…

Astra CEO Chris Kemp speaks inside the company's headquarters during the company's "Spacetech Day" on May 12, 2022.Brady Kenniston / AstraAstra announced Tuesday it would lay off about 16% of its employees as the space company faces a pivot…

An Electron rocket launches from New Zealand on Aug. 4, 2022.Rocket LabCNBC's Investing in Space newsletter offers a view into the business of space exploration and privatization, delivered straight to your inbox. CNBC's Michael Sheetz…

A close up look at Astra's LV0008 rocket at LC-46 in Cape Canaveral, Florida.John Kraus / AstraEmbattled small rocket-builder Astra revealed Friday that it received a delisting warning from the Nasdaq after its stock spent 30 consecutive…

The view from the upper stage of the Alpha rocket after reaching orbit on Oct. 1, 2022.Firefly AerospacePrivate venture Firefly Aerospace reached orbit with its Alpha rocket for the first time on Saturday, a milestone in the company's…

The company's Electron rocket carrying the CAPSTONE mission lifts off from New Zealand on June 28, 2022.Rocket LabThe second quarter was a mixed bag for space companies, with some firms posting steady progress while others faced…

The company's LV0010 rocket stands on the launchpad at Florida's Cape Canaveral ahead of the NASA TROPICS-1 mission.AstraSmall rocket-builder Astra said Thursday it would not have any additional flights this year after the company reported…

The company's LV0010 rocket stands on the launchpad at Florida's Cape Canaveral ahead of the NASA TROPICS-1 mission.AstraShares of rocket-builder Astra fell sharply in trading on Monday after a weekend launch carrying NASA satellites failed…