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Astra Rocket 4

spaceresearchby Astra Space

Astra Space Rocket 4 small-lift launch vehicle.

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Manufacturer
Astra Space
Form factor
space
Maturity
research
Lifecycle
active
Website
astra.com ↗

The verified answer

As of Oct 2026, DEPLOY verifies Astra Rocket 4, a space by Astra Space (research). 2 sources back the record.

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Key facts

Launch architecture (company-stated)

Rocket 4.0 is a mobile, containerized launch system for tactically responsive missions.

Program status (company-stated)

Astra has shipped 110 satellite engines and is focused on a 2026 test flight of Rocket 4.

Data & sources

Web sources

2

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Pricing

No verified price is on record for Astra Rocket 4. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

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Recent activity

Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.

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Safety record

No incidents on record for Astra Rocket 4.

Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.

Sources (2)

  1. https://astra.com/news/launch-system-2-update
  2. https://astra.com/news/astra-ships-110

Common questions

What is Astra Rocket 4?
Astra Space Rocket 4 small-lift launch vehicle.
How much does Astra Rocket 4 cost?
Astra Rocket 4's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Astra Rocket 4 from Astra Space. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.
Is Astra Rocket 4 actually deployed in the real world?
Astra Rocket 4 is at the research stage: it exists, but DEPLOY has no verified real-world deployment on record. Manufacturer capability claims should be read as claims pending independent verification.
Who makes Astra Rocket 4?
Astra Rocket 4 is made by Astra Space, based in Alameda, CA.
Can you buy Astra Rocket 4?
Astra Rocket 4 is at research stage and is not yet available for sale.
What are alternatives to Astra Rocket 4?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable space robots to Astra Rocket 4 include Chang'e Lander, Vigoride Orbital Service Vehicle, ION, Mira.
How does Astra Rocket 4 compare to Chang'e Lander?
Astra Rocket 4 and Chang'e Lander (China National Space Administration · 4 deployments) are both space robots on the DEPLOY registry. Astra Rocket 4 has 0 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is Astra Rocket 4 a top space?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Astra Rocket 4 ranks in roughly the top 70% of space models tracked by the registry.
What is Astra Rocket 4's maturity stage?
Astra Rocket 4 is at the research stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Research stage means active development without commercial deployments on file.
Where is Astra Rocket 4 deployed?
No verified deployments of Astra Rocket 4 are currently on the DEPLOY registry. DEPLOY records deployments only when verified at a named site with a primary source; absence may reflect pre-deployment, research, or manufacturer-internal use.
Is Astra Rocket 4 safe?
Astra Rocket 4 has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-10-10

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-10-10

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: research

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: space

Sources by quality tier

2
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Unclassified source

The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.

Methodology surface for Astra Rocket 4.

Recent coverage

Astra Rocket 4 in third-party press

Europe’s First Private Rocket Reaches Orbit

Sep 10, 2026

Chris Kemp unplugged—Astra’s CEO dishes on the space company’s struggles

Aug 21, 2023