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Astra Layoffs

April 2020

Astra announced a layoff affecting 40 employees (25% of its workforce) in April 2020. The company operates in the Sales sector.

Share:
People Affected

40

Percentage

25%

Announced Date

Apr 5, 2020

Company Information

Industry
Sales
Country
IN
Region
SF Bay Area
Last Updated: Apr 18, 2026

About

Astra, a San Francisco-area rocket startup in the aerospace industry, reduced its workforce last month, cutting overall headcount from about 150 to roughly 120 employees—a reduction of approximately 20%. This move involved a mix of furloughs and a few permanent layoffs, primarily to conserve cash amid delays caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The company, which has raised around $100 million from investors, now expects its funds to last only until the first quarter of the next year. Compounding its challenges, Astra recently suffered a significant setback when a fire during testing in Alaska destroyed one of its rockets, delaying further launch attempts for months. The pandemic has also strained its customer contracts, with about half looking to renegotiate or withdraw.

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