Founded in Denver by lifelong colleagues Jef Smith and Matthew Bonn, Astra Ultra unites mission‑software expertise with commercial SaaS execution to bring reliable autonomy to orbit. Our team draws expertise from leading aerospace programs, AI research labs, and cutting‑edge commercial software companies.
Astra Ultra’s transparent, AI‑powered autonomy grants space operators decisive clarity and control, reinforced by strategic foresight. Our mission is to slash anomaly response times, elevate on‑orbit availability, and extend spacecraft service lives, all while upholding our core values of reliability, explainability, and customer partnership.
Reliability First
Mission‑critical software must perform flawlessly under the harshest conditions. Our engineering process applies rigorous verification, layered safeguards, and continuous monitoring so every autonomous command enhances spacecraft safety.
Explainable Autonomy
Trust is earned through transparency. Astra Ultra produces human‑readable rationales and traceable decision paths for every action, enabling operators, regulators, and auditors to verify behavior and accelerate certification.
Customer Partnership
Our success is inseparable from our customers’ mission objectives. We embed with operator teams and iterate side by side to tailor autonomy to their unique constraints, ensuring long‑term value through shared road‑mapping and responsive support.
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