astra-to-become-the-first-publicly-traded-space-launch-company-on-nasdaq-via-merger-with-holicity
BlackRock-managed funds and accounts lead investment in Astra to launch a new generation of space services to improve life on Earth.
The transaction reflects an implied pro-forma enterprise value for Astra of approximately $2.1 billion. Upon closing, the transaction is expected to provide up to $500 million in cash proceeds, including up to $300 million of cash held in the trust account of Holicity and an upsized $200 million PIPE led by funds and accounts managed by BlackRock.
In December 2020, Astra joined a small, elite group of companies that have made it to space. With over 50 launches in manifest across more than 10 private and public customers, including NASA and DOD, Astra has booked over $150 million of contracted launch revenue. Astra will begin delivering customer payloads this summer and begin monthly launches by the end of this year.
The proposed transaction, which is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2021.
astra.com/blog/astra...erger-with-holicity/
BlackRock-managed funds and accounts lead investment in Astra to launch a new generation of space services to improve life on Earth.
The transaction reflects an implied pro-forma enterprise value for Astra of approximately $2.1 billion. Upon closing, the transaction is expected to provide up to $500 million in cash proceeds, including up to $300 million of cash held in the trust account of Holicity and an upsized $200 million PIPE led by funds and accounts managed by BlackRock.
In December 2020, Astra joined a small, elite group of companies that have made it to space. With over 50 launches in manifest across more than 10 private and public customers, including NASA and DOD, Astra has booked over $150 million of contracted launch revenue. Astra will begin delivering customer payloads this summer and begin monthly launches by the end of this year.
The proposed transaction, which is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2021.
astra.com/blog/astra...erger-with-holicity/