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NewSpace Index

Concise original overview of commercial satellite constellations,
small satellite rocket launchers and NewSpace funding options.
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Crest Astra - ?

Launcher name	?
Rocket status	Concept
First launch	2039
Propellant type	?

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Company name	Crest Astra
Oneliner	In February 2018, we welcomed a former JAXA staff member as a special technical advisor and started developing satellites in-house. Based on our business foundation of precision sheet metal processing, we aim to commercialize and monetize self-developed satellites and become a space company with the goal of 2039.
Notes	Plans to launch 3 nanosatellites by 2027, all of which will be experimental, leading to full commercialization in 2029. After that, the company plans to develop its own launch capabilities by 2039.
Country	Japan
Founded	2019

Last modified: 2023-01-03

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