
Astronomer is a technology company specializing in data orchestration and observability, founded in 2018. The company is the commercial steward of Apache Airflow®, the leading open-source platform for orchestrating data workflows. Astronomer developed Astro, a fully managed platform that enhances Airflow's capabilities, offering features like intelligent scaling, centralized observability, and over 1,500 pre-built integrations. Astro is available on major cloud providers, including AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure .
In September 2024, Astronomer introduced Astro Observe, a new observability layer that provides actionable insights into data pipelines, enabling teams to proactively identify issues and optimize performance. This addition extends Astronomer's platform into a comprehensive DataOps solution .
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, with additional offices in New York and San Francisco, Astronomer serves over 700 global enterprises, including companies like Condé Nast, Sonos, and Electronic Arts . The company has raised significant funding from investors such as Bain Capital Ventures, Insight Partners, and Salesforce Ventures .
Astronomer's mission is to empower data teams to build, run, and observe reliable data products, unlocking insights and driving innovation across various industries