Astronaut Status strain guide
Astronaut Status is a newer hybrid from Clearwater Genetics, a cross of Zero Gravity and Mai Tai #4. It leans slightly indica and is known for a sweet citrus and tropical smell with a gassy edge. People describe an upbeat, creative start that eases into calm.
Where does Astronaut Status come from?
Astronaut Status was bred by Clearwater Genetics and appeared in the early 2020s. Its parents are listed as Zero Gravity and Mai Tai #4, and retail listings repeat the same cross. Some sellers label it AS 24.
Most sources call it a slightly indica-leaning hybrid, around 60% indica. Don't confuse it with The Astronaut, an unrelated indica-leaning strain.
What does Astronaut Status smell and taste like?
Descriptions agree on sweet citrus up front with tropical fruit and a creamy, vanilla-like note, plus light gas underneath. Some sellers describe a cherry-like first taste and a sour, spicy, earthy exhale, and one retail listing goes funkier, with gas, onion and wood.
Published results most often list limonene, caryophyllene and myrcene. Limonene brings the citrus, caryophyllene the spice and myrcene the earthy base. One listing also names farnesene and linalool.
Astronaut Status effects: what people report
People most often describe Astronaut Status as euphoric, creative and focused at first, with a mood lift and a clear head. As it settles, many report a calm, relaxed body feel. Some say it stays functional, while others say it can turn sleepy at higher amounts.
These are experiences people report, not promises, and reviews are still few. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth is a common complaint with strains this strong.
How strong is Astronaut Status?
Astronaut Status is a high-THC strain. Listings start around 24% THC, and one retail listing shows 28% to 34%. CBD is very low.
That's strong, so start with a small amount and wait before having more. Check the THC on your own label, since numbers vary a lot between batches. See THCA vs THC for why labels show two numbers.
Buying Astronaut Status in Canada
Read the label for the producer and the cross. Some packaging spells out the Zero Gravity and Mai Tai #4 parents, which helps confirm you have the right plant.
It may come as dried flower or pre-rolls. Check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower keeps more of that citrus smell.
Astronaut Status vs Zero Gravity
Zero Gravity is listed as one of Astronaut Status's parents, but the name has been used for more than one plant, so it's not clear the parent is the same as the North Genetics Zero Gravity in our guide. Both get described as upbeat and euphoric. That Zero Gravity smells of lemon, berry and pine, while Astronaut Status leans tropical and creamy with gas, likely from its Mai Tai side. Astronaut Status is also listed much stronger. Pick Zero Gravity for a lighter, giggly strain, or Astronaut Status for more punch.
Strains like Astronaut Status
If you like Astronaut Status, these are worth a look:
- Zero Gravity: shares a name with its listed parent, with a lemon and berry smell and an upbeat feel.
- Mai Tai: shares a name with its other parent, fruity and tropical with a euphoric reputation.
- Holy Grail Kush: a calm, happy hybrid with earthy pine and citrus notes.
