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 Exolaunch Provides rideshare launch services, mission management, and satellite deployment hardware for smallsats and CubeSats across multiple launch vehicles worldwide. Exolaunch logo
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Astra Space Exolaunch
Founded 2016 2010
Headquarters Alameda, California, USA Berlin, Germany
Type private private
Status operating operating
Employees 113 53
Total funding $407M
Latest round
Sectors Launch Services, Space Propulsion Launch Services, Satellite Components & Subsystems, Space Transportation & Logistics
Products listed 3 9
Federal contracts
Launches 8 (25%)
Leaders listed Chris Kemp, Adam London, Martin Attiq Robert W. Sproles, Dmitriy Sternharz, Jeanne Allarie
News mentions 0 0
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FREQUENTLY ASKED

How do Astra Space and Exolaunch compare?

Both companies work in Launch Services. Astra Space was founded in 2016 and Exolaunch in 2010.

Which is larger, Astra Space or Exolaunch?

Astra Space reports the larger workforce, with 113 employees versus 53.

Which has more launches, Astra Space or Exolaunch?

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.