SPACE INDEX COMPANIES INSIGHTS SECTORS PRODUCTS NEWS BLOG ANSWERS RESEARCH ABOUT FOR COMPANIES BUILD / 2026.06.03
Astra Space logo Astra Space Develops small-lift launch vehicles with mobile launch infrastructure and manufactures Hall-effect electric propulsion systems for satellite constellations. vs China National Space Administration Governs China's civil space programs, oversees lunar and planetary exploration missions, and coordinates international space cooperation China National Space Administration logo
HEAD-TO-HEAD1 shared sector
Astra Space China National Space Administration
Founded 2016 1993
Headquarters Alameda, California, USA Beijing, China
Type private government
Status operating operating
Employees 113
Total funding $407M $18.15B
Latest round
Sectors Launch Services, Space Propulsion Planetary Exploration, Launch Services, Navigation & Positioning
Products listed 3 6
Federal contracts
Launches 8 (25%)
Leaders listed Chris Kemp, Adam London, Martin Attiq Shan Zhongde, Bian Zhigang, Li Guoping
News mentions 0 0
SHARED SECTORS
FREQUENTLY ASKED

How do Astra Space and China National Space Administration compare?

Both companies work in Launch Services. Astra Space was founded in 2016 and China National Space Administration in 1993.

Which has more launches, Astra Space or China National Space Administration?

Astra Space leads with 8 tracked launches (25% success rate).

Numbers refresh on every render against the live Space Index database. Federal contract data from USAspending.gov; launches from LaunchLibrary2.