Astronaut Status Astronaut Status Astronaut Status is the ninth mixtape by American rapper Future. It was released on January 12, 2012. The album features guest appearances from rappers Gucci Mane, Young Jeezy, Ludacris and Rocko. Future previously stated "Streetz Calling" would be his last mixtape, before his debut full-length album "Pluto", but instead released "Astronaut Status" in 2012, making it his last official mixtape. "Itchin'" peaked at #2 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Since the release of "Astronaut Status", it has been downloaded over 250k times on DatPiff, certifying it platinum. "Astronaut Status" also charted at #50 on the Billboard
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