Astra Secures OSP-4 Contract From Space Force For Undisclosed Sum

August 10, 2021 10:14 AM | 1 min read |

Astra Space Inc ASTR has secured the Orbital Services Program (OSP)-4 IDIQ contract from the Rocket Systems Launch Program (RSLP) of the Space Force. The financial terms of the contract were not disclosed.
OSP-4 allows the rapid acquisition of launch services to meet mission requirements for payloads greater than 400 pounds, enabling launch to any orbit within 12-24 months from task order award.
Astra's inclusion preserves and enhances the small launch industrial base and yields the Space Force a more diverse vendor pool supporting the nation's defense.
The Space Force expects to procure from Astra and the other providers under this contract approximately 20 missions in total over the nine-year ordering period.
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