Astra reaches orbit for first time, clearing way for commercial launches

Source: Spaceflight Now
Date Published: 11/22/2021

Astra launched its first rocket into orbit from Alaska early Saturday after falling short on three previous tries, an achievement company officials said will unlock “tremendous demand” for its small satellite launch service. The company’s next mission will carry six small CubeSat payloads into orbit for NASA, and could take off before the end of the year.