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Chris Kemp

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Chris Kemp

@Kemp

Founder, Chairman and CEO of Astra. I’m focused on improving life on Earth from space.

San Francisco, CA

Joined August 2008

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Chris Kemp
@Kemp
Mar 15, 2022
Astra just delivered our first customer payloads into Earth orbit! I am so proud of the unwavering commitment of our incredible team. Thank you to our customers, shareholders, partners, and to @FAANews for helping us achieve this important milestone. #AdAstra @SpaceflightInc
Chris Kemp
@Kemp
Aug 29, 2021
Reviewing flight data and video, two things are very clear - 1) An engine shut down right after launch 2) Everything that happened next made me incredibly proud of our team. Space may be hard, but like this rocket, we are not giving up. #AdAstra
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Chris Kemp
@Kemp
Nov 20, 2021
Astra just reached orbit! 7.61km/sec at our targeted 86.0 degree inclination at an altitude of 500km. The team worked hard for this. We’re just getting started, folks. #AdAstra
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Chris Kemp
@Kemp
Sep 18, 2021
Congratulations @elonmusk & @SpaceX on the successful return of @inspiration4x, the first all-civilian mission to orbit. This is a massive achievement for all of us working to democratize access to space, and a huge step forward for our industry!
Chris Kemp
@Kemp
Jan 22, 2022
Successful static test completed. We will announce launch date and time when we receive our license from the FAA!
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Chris Kemp
@Kemp
Nov 22, 2021
Video of our first orbital launch
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Chris Kemp
@Kemp
Feb 10, 2022
We experienced an issue in today's flight. I'm deeply sorry we were not able to deliver our customer's payloads. I'm with the team looking at data, and we will provide more info as soon as we can.
Chris Kemp
@Kemp
Jan 17, 2022
Preparations are underway for @Astra’s first launch out of Cape Canaveral and first orbital payload delivery for @NASA! We will announce launch date/time once we receive our launch license from the FAA and complete static fire. Photos: @johnkrausphotos
Chris Kemp
@Kemp
Aug 28, 2021
After reviewing data, we expect to make our next launch attempt today at 2pm PT. Streaming live on @NASASpaceFlight
Chris Kemp
@Kemp
Mar 30, 2025
Been there. :) Don’t give up!
Magnus Bergheim
@spacecoastwest
Mar 30, 2025
Video of Isar Aerospace Spectrum hitting the ground. Video from @vgnett
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Chris Kemp
@Kemp
May 6, 2021
Replying to @elonmusk
Congratulations, Elon! We were cheering you on from @Astra HQ!
Chris Kemp
@Kemp
Oct 13, 2021
Proud of our team for identifying cause of “power slide launch” issue, implementing & testing design changes, & shipping new rocket in less than six weeks. We may still have more to learn, but iterating this fast should result in Astra reaching orbit faster than anyone before us
Chris Kemp
@Kemp
Aug 27, 2021
Aborted launch just after engines ignited. Reviewing data. Stay tuned for more details and update on next attempt!
Chris Kemp
@Kemp
Oct 12, 2021
Next Astra launch window begins October 27. LV0007 will carry a test payload from the United Space Space Force and launch from Kodiak, Alaska. astra.com/news/lv0007-la…