Chris Kemp

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

San Francisco, CA astra.com 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 Jun 11

Nearly a decade ago, Adam and I started Astra with a simple idea: launch shouldn’t be limited to a handful of places on Earth.

Today, our next-generation rocket is sitting in the English countryside after crossing the Atlantic in standard shipping containers.

The future of launch is everywhere.

Astra Verified account @Astra Jun 11

Astra’s next-generation rocket just crossed the Atlantic.

Rocket 4.0 arrived in the UK the same way it’s designed to launch: in standard shipping containers.

Mobile. Containerized. Orbital. The future of launch is everywhere.

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Chris Kemp @Kemp Apr 14

We welcome the competition, @Peter_J_Beck.
100+ engines delivered last year, 100% on-orbit reliability — @Astra is leading in propulsion.

Next up: returning to the pad. Rocket 4 is coming…

Rocket Lab Verified account @RocketLab Apr 14

Full details: globenewswire.com/news-release/2…

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Chris Kemp @Kemp Dec 18, 2025

Congratulations @rookisaacman on your NASA confirmation! An exciting moment for NASA and the future of space exploration.

Chris Kemp @Kemp Nov 25, 2025

In the evolving landscape of space and defense, financial resilience is key. Trae Stephens really hits home in this thoughtful read. @Astra

Trae Stephens Verified account @traestephens Nov 21, 2025

I grew up in Ohio where, for generations, my family worked for GM, Ford, NCR, Fujitec, and Frigidaire.

We forgot that our ability to build is our greatest deterrent.

It's time to bring manufacturing back to the Heartland. 🇺🇸

Check out my new essay for American Affairs 👇

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