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Astra Company Culture
Astra Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviewsChoice Employer
A+
4.6/5
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Compensation
A+Environment
A+Executive Team
A+Happiness
A+Astra CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Chris Kemp
82 /100
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Diversity at Astra
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A
Diverse employees at Astra have rated Executive Team, Happiness, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Astra
Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A-
Women at Astra have rated Happiness, Compensation, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Astra eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
76
Astra employees are 76% more likely to recommend Astra as a great place to work
| 84% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 8% | Passives |
| 8% | Detractors |
Astra Company News
Astra Announces Electric Propulsion System Contract With LeoStella
April 12th, 2022April 11th, 2022April 13th, 2022
Astra Announces Electric Propulsion System Contract With LeoStella
Astra Announces Electric Propulsion System Contract With LeoStella | Astra
ALAMEDA, CA – April 12, 2022. Astra Space, Inc. (“Astra”) (Nasdaq: ASTR) and LeoStella LLC (“LeoStella”) today announced a contract for Astra to provide
Watch Spaceflight's Astra-1 Mission Full Recap
April 11th, 2022April 10th, 2022April 12th, 2022
Just a few weeks ago, Astra successfully delivered 22 satellites to a circular sun-synchronous orbit (SSO) out of Kodiak, Alaska for Spaceflight. Watch an extended cut of the Astra-1 mission
Spaceflight's Astra-1 Launch: Demonstrating Operational Progress
April 7th, 2022April 6th, 2022April 8th, 2022
Astra's VP of Operations Bryson Gentile shares operational progress leading up to Spaceflight Inc's Astra-1 mission: https://astra.com/news/lv0009-operational-progress/
Astra’s Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2021 Financial Results
April 1st, 2022March 31st, 2022April 2nd, 2022
Astra Founder, Chairman, and CEO Chris Kemp and CFO Kelyn Brannon discussed fourth quarter and full year 2021 financial results: https://investor.astra.com/news-releases/news-release-details/astra-announces-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2021-financial
Astra is hiring Machinists and CNC Programmers
March 28th, 2022March 27th, 2022March 29th, 2022
Machinists and CNC Programmers: ready for your next big career move? We’re hiring. Apply now (relocation assistance offered): https://astra.com/careers/
Working at Astra
Working at Astra is rated highly by 38 employees, across various culture dimensions. Astra employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Environment categories, putting Astra’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 10% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Astra was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Astra
A+
Overall Company Culture at Astra is rated A+
Last updated months ago
Top
5%
Astra ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Astra Employee Reviews
Out of 148 Astra employee reviews, 98% were positive. The remaining 2% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Astra improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 98% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 2% |
Positive Reviews From Astra Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?That I can implement my ideas , and getting support from my team
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?it is fast peaceful environment
- What is the best part about your compensation package?everything is great at astra
Constructive Feedback From Astra Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Prioritizing and staying focused on the ultimate goal.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Improved health care benefits. Formal remote work policy.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Market rate has gone up since I started, I know they are working on it. Also my roles and responsiblities have changed quite a bit since I started. It would be nice to have a clear date as to when my compensation or tilte will be changing.
Astra Company Information
Astra Company Overview
Astra’s mission is to Improve Life on Earth from Space™ by creating a healthier and more connected planet. Astra’s first flight to space was within 4 years of its inception, making it the fastest company to reach space. Visit www.astra.com to learn more about Astra.
Astra was founded in 2016 and its current CEO is Chris Kemp. Since its inception 10 years ago, Astra has grown to 250 employees.
Astra Mission, Vision & Values
Astra Mission Statement
Astra’s mission is to Improve Life on Earth from Space™.
Astra Vision Statement
Our vision is to create a healthier and more connected planet.
Astra Values
- SERVE: We serve our employees and our customers around the world
- LEARN: We listen to feedback and learn through continuous iteration
- SIMPLY TO SCALE: We achieve scale by simplifying our products, processes, and services
- OPTIMIZE GLOBALLY: We make trade-offs locally in order to optimize globally
- SHIP: The more we ship, the more we learn, the faster we achieve our goals
| Headquarter | 1900 Skyhawk Street Alameda, CA 94501 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.astra.com |
| Founding Date | 2016 |
| Tel | +18662787217 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | ASTR |
| Jobs | astra.com/careers/#open-roles |
| Social Sites |
- Spaceflight's Astra-1 mission on the Nasdaq tower
- Astra successfully reaches orbit!
Team photo in Alameda, California
Team Photo at Alameda HQ
Astra Employees
Astra has 250 employees. 38 employees at Astra have reviewed Astra across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 38 Astra employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Astra are extremely happy with their total compensation at Astra, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Astra are extremely happy with their team. 38 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Astra are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Astra believe the environment at Astra is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Astra is extremely fast. About 39% of the employees at Astra work 8 hours or less, while 8% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Astra are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Astra employees generally work 9.7 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Astra report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
100% of Astra employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Astra employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
50% of Astra employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Astra employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
97% of Astra employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Astra - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Astra is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Astra employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Astra KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Astra's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 11 Astra employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 10 have said yes.
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Astra CEO & Leadership
Astra CEO - Chris Kemp
82 /100
Astra’s CEO Chris Kemp started in this role in 2016. Chris’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 10% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Astra’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with 3 to 6 Years experience, Hispanic or Latino employees, and Asian or Pacific Islander employees. However, employees with 1 to 3 Years experience, Male employees, and employees with 6 to 10 Years experience have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Astra’s competitors, Chris Kemp ranks right above Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck. Under Kemp’s leadership, Astra employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Environment. Professional Development and Gender are two areas, according to respondents, where Astra could stand to see real improvement.
Astra Leadership
The Astra Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Chris Kemp and FOUNDER, CTO Adam London
Chris Kemp CEO / President
Chris leads Astra’s overall strategy. He previously served as CTO of NASA and founded OpenStack. At NASA, he partnered... read more
Adam London FOUNDER, CTO
Adam leads Astra’s technology and long-term product strategy. Before Astra, he founded Ventions and invented miniature... read more
Astra Salaries
How much does Astra pay?
How much do people at Astra get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Astra is $85,222, or $40 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $130,441, or $62 per hour.
At Astra, the highest paid job is an IT Manager at $137,142 annually and the lowest is a Bookkeeper at $42,775 annually. Average Astra salaries by department include: Operations at $106,173, HR at $112,756, Design at $93,471, and Business Development at $114,890. Half of Astra salaries are above $130,441.
36 employees at Astra rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 100 ratings) while 36 employees at Astra rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 46 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $70k | $70k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $98k | $98k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $127k | $127k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $186k | $186k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $279k | $279k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $294k | $294k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $372k | $372k | 100th Percentile |
$85,222*
Average Compensation
$130,441*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Astra Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Astra
Diverse employees at Astra score the company 86/100 across various culture categories, placing Astra in the Top 10% of companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Astra across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
Astra Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Free Food
- Company Social Outings
- Unique Office Space
Astra PTO
Astra's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Astra's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Astra
What is Astra address?
Astra location is at 1900 Skyhawk Street
Who is the CEO of Astra?
Astra CEO is Chris Kemp, their score by employees is 82
What is Astra eNPS?
The eNPS for Astra is 76
What is the salary for Graphic Designer in Astra?
Graphic Designer average salary in the US is 70k
What are the salaries in the Finance in Astra?
The average salaries for Finance in Astra is 70k
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