Astronomer provides a unified data orchestration platform to help data teams deploy analytics, AI, and software applications. Founded in 2018, the company builds its flagship product, Astro, on the open-source Apache Airflow project. The platform is designed to manage complex data pipelines, a critical component for machine learning operations and enterprise AI workflows.
The company's role within the open-source community is substantial. Astronomer reports over 3,200 commits to the Apache Airflow project. The broader Airflow ecosystem has recorded 324 million annual downloads, 44,000+ GitHub stars, and contributions from over 3,600 individuals. More than 900 enterprises currently use Astronomer's services.
Beyond its commercial platform, Astronomer operates Astronomer Academy, an educational initiative that has provided training on Apache Airflow to over 57,000 students. The company's technical focus areas include data orchestration, data pipelines, and open-source software development.
