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Astra Space (Astra Space) Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities : $3.95 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Astra Space Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities?

Astra Space's quarterly cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities declined from Jun. 2023 ($26.32 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($13.87 Mil) but then stayed the same from Sep. 2023 ($13.87 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($3.95 Mil).

Astra Space's annual cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities declined from Dec. 2021 ($325.01 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($102.82 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2022 ($102.82 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($3.95 Mil).


Astra Space Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Historical Data

The historical data trend for Astra Space's Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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Astra Space Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Chart

Astra Space Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities
- 10.61 325.01 102.82 3.95

Astra Space Quarterly Data
Dec19 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23
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Astra Space Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Calculation

Cash and cash equivalents are the most liquid assets on the balance sheet. Cash equivalents are assets that are readily convertible into cash, such as money market holdings, short-term government bonds or Treasury bills, marketable securities and commercial paper.

Marketable Securities are very liquid securities that can be converted into cash quickly at a reasonable price.


Astra Space  (NAS:ASTR) Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Explanation

Marketable securities are very liquid as they tend to have maturities of less than one year. Furthermore, the rate at which these securities can be bought or sold has little effect on their prices.

A high number means either:

1) The company has competitive advantage generating lots of cash

2) Just sold a business or bonds (not necessarily good)

A low stockpile of cash usually means poor to mediocre economics.

There are 3 ways to create large cash reserve.

1) Sell new bonds or equity to public

2) Sell business or asset

3) It has an ongoing business generating more cash than it burns (usually means durable competitive advantage)

When a company is suffering a short term problem, Buffett looks at cash or marketable securities to see whether it has the financial strength to ride it out.

Important: Lots of cash and marketable securities + little debt = good chance that the business will sail on through tough times.

Test to see what is creating cash by looking at past 7 yrs of balance sheets. This will reveal how the cash was created.


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Astra Space (Astra Space) Business Description

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Astra Space Inc is a technology company that provides space services, including satellite launch services and other space services, based on a proprietary, vertically integrated technology platform. It offers launch services, space products, and space services to achieve its space services platform model.
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Scott Stanford director, 10 percent owner C/O PERSONALIZED BEAUTY DISCOVERY, INC., 201 BALDWIN AVENUE, SAN MATEO CA 94401
Axel Martinez officer: Chief Financial Officer 418 STARVIEW DRIVE, DANVILLE CA 94526
Julie A Cullivan director 17800 N 85TH ST, SCOTTSDALE AZ 85255
Chris Kemp director, 10 percent owner, officer: See Remarks 1900 SKYHAWK STREET, ALAMEDA CA 94501
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Michael E Lehman director
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Benjamin Lyon officer: See Remarks 1900 SKYHAWK STREET, ALAMEDA CA 94501
Martin Attiq officer: Chief Business Officer 1900 SKYHAWK STREET, ALAMEDA CA 94501
Adam London director, 10 percent owner, officer: Chief Technology Officer 1900 SKYHAWK STREET, ALAMEDA CA 94501
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