ASTRA SPACE, INC.
1900 Skyhawk Street
Alameda, CA 94501
August 11, 2021
VIA EDGAR TRANSMISSION
Re: | Astra Space, Inc. |
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-257930)
Securities and Exchange Commission
Division of Corporation Finance
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Attention: Karina Dorin
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule 461 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Astra Space, Inc. (the “Company”) hereby requests that the effective date of the above-referenced Registration Statement be accelerated so that it may become effective at 4:00 p.m., Washington, D.C. time, on August 13, 2021, or as soon as practicable thereafter.
If you require any additional information with respect to this letter, please contact Carl Marcellino (212-841-0623) of Ropes & Gray LLP.
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Very truly yours, | ||||
ASTRA SPACE, INC. | ||||
By: | /s/ Kelyn Brannon | |||
Name: | Kelyn Brannon | |||
Title: | Chief Financial Officer and Secretary |