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Société Astra

French manufacturer of balloons, airships, and aeroplanes

Société Astra des Constructions Aéronautiques was a major French manufacturer of balloons, airships, and aeroplanes in the early 20th century. It was founded in 1908 when Henri Deutsch de la Meurthe purchased Édouard Surcouf's workshops at Billancourt.² It is headquartered in France.¹ It ceased to exist in 1921.¹ Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1908Founded¹

Industryaerospace industry¹
HeadquartersFrance¹

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1911 AstraTorres airshipNo1 crop — Photo: "Edition du PNEU HUTCHINSON", Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons³

Société Astra des Constructions Aéronautiques was a major French manufacturer of balloons, airships, and aeroplanes in the early 20th century. It was founded in 1908 when Henri Deutsch de la Meurthe purchased Édouard Surcouf's workshops at Billancourt.²

The story

Founded by Henri Deutsch de la Meurthe in 1908.¹

Leadership

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FounderHenri Deutsch de la Meurthe¹

Timeline

1921Dissolved Dissolved¹
1908Founded Founded¹

Links

WikipediaSociété Astra
More imagesWikimedia Commons
WikidataQ7552905

Sources

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WikidataSociété Astra on Wikidata
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WikipediaSociété Astra on Wikipedia
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Wikimedia CommonsSociété Astra photo by "Edition du PNEU HUTCHINSON", Public domain