Astra Rocket 3 | STP-27AD2
Launch Successful
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Launch Window
Nov. 20, 2021, 5 a.m. - Nov. 20, 2021, 8:30 a.m.
Nov. 20, 2021, 5 a.m. - Nov. 20, 2021, 8:30 a.m.
Space Force test payload contracted through the Defense Innovation Unit’s Other Transaction Agreement with Astra Space.
Orbital insertion confirmed
Liftoff
Updated T-0 to 05:30
Confirmed next attempt tomorrow.
Astra Rocket 3.0 is the third version and first orbital version of Astra Space's small satellite launch vehicle. It is designed to carry 100kg in LEO.
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