Flight 2
Astra Rocket 3.2
Astra Space
Mission
Flight 2
- Type: Test Flight
- Orbit: Polar Orbit
- Launch Cost: $2,500,000
Astra will attempt a second test flight of Rocket 3.0 following an unsuccessful first flight
Premature second stage engine cutoff prevented successful orbit insertion.
Location
Launch Pad 3B
Pacific Spaceport Complex, Alaska, USA
Launch Pad 3B has witnessed the launch of 5 rockets, including 5 orbital launch attempts. While Pacific Spaceport Complex, Alaska, USA, has been the site for 9 rocket launches.
The Pacific Spaceport Complex – Alaska (PSCA), formerly known as the Kodiak Launch Complex (KLC), is a dual-use commercial and military spaceport for sub-orbital and orbital launch vehicles. The facility is owned and operated by the Alaska Aerospace Corporation, a corporation owned by the Government of Alaska, and is located on Kodiak Island in Alaska.
Rocket
Astra Space Astra Rocket 3
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.
Agency
Astra Space
Astra Space is a launch vehicle company based in San Francisco, California, that develops pump-fed, liquid bipropellant propulsion engines for DARPA and NASA as well as their Astra Rocket launch vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Astra Space Astra Rocket 3 Flight 2 launch scheduled?
The Astra Space Astra Rocket 3 Flight 2 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Astra Space Astra Rocket 3 Flight 2 mission launch from?
The Astra Space Astra Rocket 3 rocket launched from Launch Pad 3B at Pacific Spaceport Complex, Alaska, USA. The Pacific Spaceport Complex – Alaska (PSCA), formerly known as the Kodiak Launch Complex (KLC), is a dual-use commercial and military spaceport for sub-orbital and orbital launch vehicles. The facility is owned and operated by the Alaska Aerospace Corporation, a corporation owned by the Government of Alaska, and is located on Kodiak Island in Alaska.
What rocket was used for the Flight 2 mission?
The Flight 2 mission launched aboard a Astra Space Astra Rocket 3 rocket. 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. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Astra Space Astra Rocket 3 Flight 2 launch?
The Astra Space Astra Rocket 3 Flight 2 launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the Astra Space Astra Rocket 3 Flight 2 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Astra Space Astra Rocket 3 launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Flight 2 mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official Astra Space live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.