# Astra Space x NASA: partnership

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Astra was selected by NASA for the VADR (Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare) contract for small satellite launches including the TROPICS mission and ELaNa 41. Astra delivered 110+ satellite engine systems and conducted commercial launches for NASA.

- **Type:** deployment
- **Status:** concluded
- **Verification posture:** verified

## Parties (2)

- [Astra Space](https://registry.deploy.report/companies/astra.md) technology provider
- NASA _(off-registry)_ customer

## Sources (1)

1. https://spacenews.com/nasa-and-astra-modify-tropics-launch-contract/


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