STP-27AD1
Astra Rocket 3
Astra Space
Launch Status
Failure Mission
STP-27AD1
- Type: Test Flight
- Orbit: Polar Orbit
- Launch Cost: $2,500,000
Space Force test payload contracted through the Defense Innovation Unit’s Other Transaction Agreement with Astra Space.
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.
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.
Astra rocket still a new born , has potential once out of the cradle .
Good luck , AS and go Space Force keeping outer space free .
It’s a shame! They used to actually dress appropriately back in the day!
Never mind its not a complete failure the data gained will prepare for next launch.
Chins up folks and let’s move on thats the spirit for a involved in space exploration .