Astra Rocket 3 | STP-27AD1
Launch Failure
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Launch Window
Aug. 28, 2021, 9 p.m. - Aug. 29, 2021, 12:30 a.m.
Aug. 28, 2021, 9 p.m. - Aug. 29, 2021, 12:30 a.m.
Space Force test payload contracted through the Defense Innovation Unit’s Other Transaction Agreement with Astra Space.
Adding launch
Launch date confirmed by Astra. Window per latest FAA ATCSCC advisory.
Launch terminated after Max-Q.
Now targeting NET 22:00 UTC
Now targeting NET 21:45 UTC
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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