GPT-6 Astra

OpenAI

Our most capable model, built for the hardest end-to-end work.

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Specs

Model

Family
GPT-6
Variant
Astra
Weights
Proprietary

Limits

Context
1,050,000 tokens
Max output
128,000 tokens

Modalities

Input
Text Image
Output
Text

Pricing

Input
$10 / 1M
Output
$50 / 1M
Cache read
$1 / 1M
Cache write
$12.5 / 1M

Capabilities

Reasoning
Yes
Reasoning control
Effort levels
Tool calling
Yes
Attachments
Yes

Dates

Released
3 Sept 2026
Knowledge cutoff
30 Apr 2026

GPT-6 Astra: A new generation of intelligence

We’re introducing GPT‑6 Astra, the world’s most intelligent and aligned model.

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