Astro may refer to:
Entertainment and media
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Astro (South Korean band), a South Korean boy band
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Astro (UB40)
UB40 are an English reggae and pop band, formed in December 1978 in Birmingham, England. The band has had more than 50 singles in the UK Singles Chart, and has also achieved considerable international success. They have been nominated for the ...
(1957–2021), member of the British reggae band UB40
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Astro (Chilean band)
Astro is an indie band from Santiago, Chile formed in 2008.
History
Formation (2008-2009)
Andrés Nusser and Octavio Caviares met at the Escuela Moderna de Música y Danza in Chile where they were enrolled as students. The other members knew eac ...
, a Chilean indie rock band
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Astro (Japanese band)
Astro is a Japanese noise group, originally started in 1993 as a solo project of of the group C.C.C.C. Hiroshi Hasegawa uses assorted analog equipment including vintage Moog and EMS synthesizers. His music covers a wide range of styles in the n ...
, a Japanese noise music project
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''Astro'' (album), a 2011 album by Chilean band Astro
* "Astro", a song by The White Stripes from their 1999 debut ''
The White Stripes
The White Stripes were an American rock duo from Detroit formed in 1997. The group consisted of Jack White (songwriter, vocals, guitar, piano, and mandolin) and Meg White (drums and vocals). After releasing several singles and three albums wit ...
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Astro (''The Jetsons''), a dog character in the cartoon ''The Jetsons''
People with the given name
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Astro (rapper)
Brian Vaughn Bradley Jr. (born September 27, 1996), better known by his stage names Astro, Stro, and The Astronomical Kid, is an American rapper, Record producer, producer and actor. He is known for being a contestant on the The X Factor (U.S. ...
(born 1996), American actor
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Astro de Ogum (born 1957), Brazilian politician
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Astro Teller
Eric "Astro" Teller (born 29 May 1970) is a British-American entrepreneur, computer scientist, and author, with expertise in the field of intelligent technology.
Early life and education
Teller was born in Cambridge, England, and raised in Ev ...
(born 1970), British computer scientist
Satellites
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ASTRO (satellite)
Autonomous Space Transport Robotic Operations (ASTRO), is an American technology demonstration satellite which was operated as part of the Orbital Express program. It was used to demonstrate autonomous servicing and refuelling operations in orbi ...
, the Autonomous Space Transport Robotic Operations vehicle, an American technology demonstration satellite
* Project names of
astronomy satellites by ISAS (now JAXA)
**ASTRO-A or
Hinotori (satellite)
Hinotori, also known as ASTRO-A before launch, was a Japanese X-ray astronomy satellite. It was developed by the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS). Its primary mission was to study of solar flares emanating from the Sun durin ...
, a solar X-ray astronomy satellite
**ASTRO-B or
Tenma
Tenma, known as ASTRO-B before launch (COSPAR 1983-011A, SATCAT 13829), was a Japanese X-ray astronomy satellite, developed by the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science
(ISAS) is a Japanese national research organization of astroph ...
, an X-ray astronomy satellite
**ASTRO-C or
Ginga (satellite)
ASTRO-C, renamed Ginga (Japanese for 'galaxy'), was an X-ray astronomy satellite launched from the Kagoshima Space Center on 5 February 1987 using M-3SII launch vehicle. The primary instrument for observations was the Large Area Counter (LAC). ...
, an X-ray astronomy satellite
**ASTRO-D or
Advanced Satellite for Cosmology and Astrophysics
The Advanced Satellite for Cosmology and Astrophysics (ASCA, formerly named ASTRO-D) was the fourth cosmic X-ray astronomy mission by JAXA, and the second for which the United States provided part of the scientific payload. The satellite was suc ...
(ASCA), an X-ray astronomy satellite
**ASTRO-E, and ASTRO-EII or
Suzaku (satellite)
''Suzaku'' (formerly ASTRO-EII) was an X-ray astronomy satellite developed jointly by the Institute of Space and Aeronautical Science at JAXA and NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center to probe high energy X-ray sources, such as supernova explo ...
, an X-ray astronomy satellite
**ASTRO-F or
Akari (satellite)
Akari (ASTRO-F) was an infrared astronomy satellite developed by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, in cooperation with institutes of Europe and Korea. It was launched on 21 February 2006, at 21:28 UTC (06:28, 22 February JST) by M-V rocke ...
, formerly known as IRIS, an infrared astronomy satellite
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ASTRO-G or VSOP-2, a canceled radio astronomy satellite project
**ASTRO-H or
Hitomi (satellite)
, also known as ASTRO-H and New X-ray Telescope (NeXT), was an X-ray astronomy satellite commissioned by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) for studying extremely energetic processes in the Universe. The space observatory was desig ...
, formerly known as NeXT, an X-ray astronomy satellite
Science and medicine
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ASTRO (American Society for Radiation Oncology)
ASTRO (the American Society for Radiation Oncology) is a professional association in radiation oncology that is dedicated to improving patient care through professional education and training, support for clinical practice and health policy standar ...
or its annual conference
* the Arctic Stratospheric Ozone Observatory (AStrO), now the
Polar Environment Atmospheric Research Laboratory
The Polar Environment Atmospheric Research Laboratory (PEARL) is an atmospheric research facility in the Canadian High Arctic, located on Ellesmere Island, Nunavut. Considered one of the most important Arctic research labs in the world, it was ...
(PEARL) in Eureka, Canada
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Astronomy
Astronomy () is a natural science that studies celestial objects and phenomena. It uses mathematics, physics, and chemistry in order to explain their origin and evolution. Objects of interest include planets, moons, stars, nebulae, g ...
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Astrobiology
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Astrochemistry
Astrochemistry is the study of the abundance and reactions of molecules in the Universe, and their interaction with radiation. The discipline is an overlap of astronomy and chemistry. The word "astrochemistry" may be applied to both the Solar Syst ...
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Astro-geodetic methods, a group of important methods in geodesy, satellite techniques and astrometry
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Astrometry
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Astrophysics
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Astropy
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Astronautics
Astronautics (or cosmonautics) is the theory and practice of travel beyond Earth's atmosphere into outer space. Spaceflight is one of its main applications and space science its overarching field.
The term ''astronautics'' (originally ''astron ...
Sports and games
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Astro convention, a contract bridge bidding convention
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Astrodome
The NRG Astrodome, also known as the Houston Astrodome or simply the Astrodome, is the world's first multi-purpose, domed sports stadium, located in Houston, Texas. It was financed and assisted in development by Roy Hofheinz, mayor of Houston ...
, a sports venue in Houston, Texas, and the first home of the Houston Astros
* The
Houston Astros, a Major League Baseball team
Television services
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Astro (television)
All-Asian Satellite Television and Radio Operator, doing business as Astro, is a Malaysian satellite television and IPTV provider. It operates in Malaysia and Brunei and operates from the All Asia Broadcast Centre (AABC) in Kuala Lumpur and MEA ...
, All-Asian Satellite Television and Radio Operator, a Malaysian subscription-based multi-channel satellite TV and radio service
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Astro MAX, a former personal video recorder service for Astro (Malaysian satellite television)
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Astro Prima
Astro Prima is a Malaysian pay television channel owned by Astro, launched on 29 September 2003. It broadcasts Malay dramas, documentaries and classic movies.
Primawara Slot
* ''Jihad Iskandar''
* ''Perempuan Dalam Pusungan''
* ''Mira Sofea ...
Malaysian pay television channel
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Astro Vaanavil Malaysian pay television channel in Tamil language
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Astro Wah Lai Toi
Astro Wah Lai Toi () is a Cantonese Video on demand (Formerly from Cantonese TV Channel) owned and operated by Astro in partnership with Hong Kong's TVB. The channel offers mainly TVB programming, alongside some local content.
To satisfy a g ...
(Astro 華麗台 in Traditional Chinese) a Cantonese television channel, operated by Astro (Malaysia) and HKB (Hong Kong)
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Astro Malaysia Holdings
Astro Malaysia Holdings () is a Malaysian media and entertainment holding company that began as a paid digital satellite radio and television service, Astro. The company is owned by Astro Holdings Sendirian Berhad, which also owns Astro Oversea ...
, media holding company
Vehicles
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Chevrolet Astro
The Chevrolet Astro is a van that was manufactured and marketed by the Chevrolet division of American auto manufacturer General Motors from 1985 to 2005. Sold alongside the GMC Safari, the Astro was marketed in multiple configurations, in ...
, a "mid-size" van
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GMC Astro
The GMC Astro (also known as the Chevrolet Titan) is a heavy-duty ( Class 8) cabover truck that was manufactured by the GMC Truck and Coach Division of General Motors from the 1969 to 1987 model years. Succeeding the F/D-series "Crackerbox" ca ...
, a cabover tractor-trailer truck made by GMC from 1968 to 1988
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Astro-Gnome
The Astra-Gnome is a concept car by industrial designer Richard Arbib using a 1955 Nash Metropolitan chassis. Described as a "Time and Space Car", it features themes influenced by the space travel forms that were popular during the 1950s. The v ...
, an American automobile
Other
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Adobe Flash Player
Adobe Flash Player (known in Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Google Chrome as Shockwave Flash) is computer software for viewing multimedia contents, executing rich Internet applications, and streaming audio and video content created on the ...
version 10
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Astrology
Astrology is a range of divinatory practices, recognized as pseudoscientific since the 18th century, that claim to discern information about human affairs and terrestrial events by studying the apparent positions of celestial objects. Di ...
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Astro (Motorola), used to describe the digital voice radios produced by Motorola
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Astro navigation
Celestial navigation, also known as astronavigation, is the practice of position fixing using stars and other celestial bodies that enables a navigator to accurately determine their actual current physical position in space (or on the surface o ...
, celestial navigation, positional astronomy, navigating by the stars
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Astro yogourt, a Parmalat Canada product
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Amazon Astro
Amazon Astro, often shortened to Astro, is a home robot developed by Amazon.com, Inc. It was designed for home security monitoring, remote care of elderly relatives, and as a virtual assistant that can follow a person from room to room.
Features ...
, a household robot made by Amazon
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Astro Gaming
ASTRO Gaming is an American consumer electronics manufacturer specializing in video gaming headsets, peripherals, and accessories.
Overview
ASTRO Gaming’s predecessor, Astro Studios, partnered with Microsoft on the industrial design for the ...
, American manufacturer of gaming peripherals
See also
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Astra (disambiguation)
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Astro Arena (disambiguation) Astro Arena may refer to:
*Astro Arena (Houston), now NRG Arena, a sports centre in Reliant Park, Houston, Texas
*Astro Arena (TV channel), a sports TV channel on the Malaysian satellite television Astro
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Astros (disambiguation) Astros in sports may refer to:
*The Houston Astros, a Major League Baseball team
*Astros (gridiron team), an American football team in Australia
*Astros Field, now renamed Minute Maid Park
Astros may also refer to:
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