# AstraQua wins $1.27 million NASA Phase II contract to advance AstraSense physical AI

- Source: Robotics & Automation News
- Published: 2026-10-30T19:03:05.000Z
- RoboHot: https://robohot.news/en/items/iczow5dx6mqb815k8d9maih0d
- Original: https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2026/10/30/astraqua-secures-1-3-million-nasa-contract-for-physical-ai/106499/

## Summary

AstraQua has received a $1,274,990 NASA Phase II contract to advance its AstraSense technology for electric and hybrid-electric aircraft, including advanced air mobility. Built on its Agentic Physical AI and Adaptive Quorum Foundation Model, AstraSense provides predictive health and operational self-awareness for autonomous systems and has already run on robotic hardware.