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Astra’s smallsat launcher reaches space on second test flight
On its second test flight Tuesday, Astra’s small satellite launcher successfully reached space but ran out of fuel before entering orbit.
Astra says the launch exceeded expectations, putting it on the cusp of orbital flight.
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OpenOn its second test flight Tuesday, Astra’s privately-developed small satellite launcher ran out of fuel seconds before reaching the velocity needed to enter orbit but exceeded the company’s expectations with an otherwise-successful climb into space from Kodiak Island, Alaska. Astra ...
On its second test flight Tuesday, Astra’s small satellite launcher successfully reached space but ran out of fuel before entering orbit.
Astra says the launch exceeded expectations, putting it on the cusp of orbital flight.
📷 @Astra / @johnkrausphotos
https://t.co/vQfLRahxJW https://t.co/f1IWwgRM0m
OpenAstra’s smallsat launcher reaches space on second test flight
On its second test flight Tuesday, Astra’s privately-developed small satellite launcher ran out of fuel seconds before reaching the velocity needed to enter orbit but exceeded the company’s ...
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