Powering Connection. All Ways and Always.
Ad Astra, Inc. is a woman-owned communication and language technology company. Since 2010 we have helped health systems, government agencies, courts, schools, and global brands communicate with every person they serve, in more than 300 spoken and signed languages, through skilled human linguists and our secure AdAstraConnect platform.
A woman-owned company built to connect people
Founded in 2010, Ad Astra, Inc. emerged as a woman-owned beacon in the language services industry, dedicated to fostering communication across diverse cultures and communities.
Our foundation is built on the pillars of language diversity, cultural advocacy, and community engagement, which enable us to offer comprehensive language solutions in more than 300 languages and dialects.
At Ad Astra, we don't just translate words. We facilitate connections, understanding, and inclusivity, ensuring every voice is heard. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and accessibility drives us to serve a wide array of clients, from individuals to global organizations, around the clock.
Today, Ad Astra is a communication and language technology company. A global team of linguists, cultural consultants, and technologists works alongside AdAstraConnect, our secure platform, so organizations can request, track, and verify every service in one place.
Why we exist, what we do, and how we work
Ad Astra's vision, mission, and values each serve a distinct purpose. Together they give our team the why, the what, and the how of the work we do every day.
Where we are going
Be the global culture and communications leader, bridging all corners of the world. We co-create keys to innovative, human-centered connections rooted in technology and AI advances.All ways and always.
Our vision is a forward-looking declaration of where Ad Astra aspires to be as it achieves its mission.
Why we are here
Shape the future of language access and communication for all, powered by cultural competence, diversity, innovation, and human-centered technology.
Our mission defines our purpose: why Ad Astra exists and what it is here to achieve.
Four pillars that hold us together
Our pillars are the basic tenets that bring our vision, mission, and values together. They connect our past, our present, and our future.
Language
More than 300 spoken and signed languages and dialects, so every voice can be heard in the language it speaks.
Diversity
A diverse team of linguists, cultural consultants, and technologists, as varied as the communities we serve.
Culture
Cultural competence in every assignment. We carry meaning, tone, and context across cultures, not just words.
Community
Community engagement at home and abroad, including pro bono language services for nonprofits and the community.
People, Innovation, and Service
Our values are the core beliefs that guide Ad Astra and its culture. They are the lens we use for every decision, conversation, and action, and each one is supported by five more.
People
We are a company built by people, for people, to be able to connect.
Innovation
We keep finding new and better ways to serve our linguists, our clients, and each other.
Service
Clients count on us around the clock, so we make every interaction simple, dependable, and fast.
Six services, one partner
Ad Astra provides interpretation, translation, localization, content creation, Deaf services, and government call center services, all managed through one secure platform.
Interpretation
Qualified interpreters by phone (OPI), by video (VRI), on your own platform (VIS), and on site (OSI), around the clock.
Explore InterpretationTranslation
Document and certified translation by subject-matter linguists, reviewed by a second linguist.
Explore TranslationLocalization
Websites, software, apps, e-learning, and multimedia adapted for every market.
Explore LocalizationContent Creation
Original multilingual content, transcreation, subtitling, and voice-over.
Explore Content CreationDeaf Services & ASL
ASL interpreting on site and by video, CART captioning, and accessibility support.
Explore Deaf Services & ASLGovernment Call Center
24/7 multilingual contact center operations with interpreters built into every call.
Explore Government Call CenterWhere getting it right is non-negotiable
Language errors carry real consequences: misdiagnosed patients, dismissed court cases, failed compliance audits. Ad Astra works with organizations in twelve industries where clear communication matters most.
Human-centered connection, powered by AdAstraConnect
Our vision is human-centered connection rooted in technology. AdAstraConnect is where that comes together: one secure platform behind every Ad Astra service, where organizations request language support and keep one record of what was provided.
- Connect to an interpreter on demand, by phone or video
- Schedule on-site and remote interpreters
- Submit translation requests online and upload documents securely
- Manage users, departments, and multiple locations
- Track usage and spend in real time
- Available on the web, iOS, and Android
Led by people who care about connection
Ad Astra's leadership team brings together expertise in interpretation, translation, technology, client success, and people operations, with a shared passion for connecting communities and cultures.
I have built Ad Astra with a diverse team of professionals who, like me, also profoundly care about people and communities across the nation and the globe and find ultimate satisfaction in creating stronger connections among disparate communities. Along with my employees, I am deeply involved in many pro bono initiatives that provide language services to nonprofits and the community.
Standards we are held to
Ad Astra works under the quality, security, and accessibility standards our clients answer to, and belongs to the professional bodies that set the bar for our field.
About Ad Astra, answered
Ad Astra, Inc. is a woman-owned communication and language technology company headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland, with an office in Brossard, Quebec. It provides interpretation, translation, localization, content creation, and Deaf services in more than 300 spoken and signed languages, delivered by skilled human linguists through the secure AdAstraConnect platform.
Ad Astra was founded in 2010 by Elena Petrova, who leads the company as Founder and CEO. It has been serving health systems, government agencies, courts, schools, and businesses for more than 15 years.
Yes. Ad Astra is a woman-owned small business (WOSB) and an economically disadvantaged woman-owned small business (EDWOSB).
Shape the future of language access and communication for all, powered by cultural competence, diversity, innovation, and human-centered technology.
Be the global culture and communications leader, bridging all corners of the world. We co-create keys to innovative, human-centered connections rooted in technology and AI advances. All ways and always.
Ad Astra has three core values: People (empathy, humanity, compassion, respect, and connection), Innovation (adaptability, flexibility, modernization, curiosity, and excellence), and Service (simplicity, reliability, urgency, efficiency, and quality). They rest on four pillars: language, diversity, culture, and community.
Interpretation by phone, by video, on the client's own platform, and on site; document and certified translation; localization of websites, software, apps, and e-learning; multilingual content creation; Deaf services including ASL interpreting and CART captioning; and multilingual government call center services.
More than 300 spoken and signed languages and dialects, delivered by a network of more than 16,000 linguists worldwide who complete more than 130,000 assignments a year, available 24/7/365.
Ad Astra is ISO 9001:2015 certified, SOC 2 Type II and HIPAA compliant, and supports Title VI, ADA, and FERPA requirements. It is SAM-registered, holds GSA Multiple Award Schedule contract GS10F177AA, and is a corporate member of the American Translators Association (ATA) and a member of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID).
AdAstraConnect is the secure platform behind every Ad Astra service. Organizations use it to request interpreters on demand or in advance, submit translation requests, manage users and locations, and see usage, spend, and reporting in one place, on the web and on iOS and Android.
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Our values are also why people join Ad Astra and stay. Whether you are a linguist, an interpreter, or a professional who wants to help organizations communicate with everyone they serve, there is a place for you here.