UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Astra Space, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On On February 10, 2022, Astra Space, Inc. (“Astra”) conducted a launch for National Aeronautics Space Administration (“NASA”). Astra experienced an issue during the launch that resulted in the payloads not being delivered to orbit. The launch was livestreamed through NASA Spaceflight. The video of this livestream is available on Astra’s Twitter account (@astra), Astra’s LinkedIn account (linkedin/company/astraspace) and its website at www.astraspace.com. Once available, Astra will furnish the transcript of the livestream of this launch.

Astra, along with its chief executive officer, Chris Kemp, and chief financial officer, Kelyn Brannon, are defendants in a lawsuit filed on February 9, 2022, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, alleging violations of certain securities laws. Astra believes the claims are without merit and Astra, Mr. Kemp and Ms. Brannon will vigorously defend against these claims.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.