Astra Rocket 3.2 | Flight 2
Launch Failure
Premature second stage engine cutoff prevented successful orbit insertion.L - -- : -- : -- : --
Launch Window
Dec. 15, 2020, 7 p.m. - Dec. 15, 2020, 10 p.m.
Dec. 15, 2020, 7 p.m. - Dec. 15, 2020, 10 p.m.
Astra will attempt a second test flight of Rocket 3.0 following an unsuccessful first flight
unsuccessful orbit insertion
NOTAMs for Dec 14 no longer active. Pushing to the next available date per NOTAMs which is Dec 15.
Launch delayed due to weather
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.
"It's a really nice Christmas present for the team."
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