Payload
• Jacqueline Feldscher
Astra aims to cut small-rocket costs via “clay-pigeon” target practice tied to Pentagon Golden Dome
Astra’s CEO Chris Kemp says the company will use “clay-pigeon” rocket target launches to drive scale and lower unit costs for both commercial and government customers. The approach aligns with the Pentagon’s Golden Dome space-based air and missile-defense concept, where realistic target practice is critical for validating intercept and tracking architectures.
