Ad Astra Rocket Company Is A Prominent Spaceflight Technology Firm Focused On Developing Advanced Plasma Rocket Propulsion Systemsfounded In 2005 By Drfranklin Chang Da Aza Retired Astronaut And Plasma Physicistthe Company Is Based In Webstertexaswith A Subsidiary In Liberiacosta Ricaits Mission Is To Enable Practical And Sustainable Human And Robotic Transportation In Spaceaiming To Facilitate Exploration And Settlement Across The Solar System The Company S Primary Product Is The Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocketvasimrenginewhich Is Designed For Versatilityefficiencyand High Powerthis Engine Is Intended For Various Applicationsincluding Lunar Cargo Transport And In Space Refuelingenhancing The Capabilities Of Space Missionsad Astra Also Develops Integrated Clean Energy Solutions Based On Green Hydrogen Energy Storage At Its Costa Rica Facilitythe Company Collaborates With Nasa On The Nextstep Program To Advance Its Propulsion Technology For Future Space Endeavors
