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Astra Rocket 3.1

Mission Reports

Software fix could position Astra for another launch attempt by end of year

September 14, 2020 Stephen Clark

Astra officials said Saturday a software fix will likely resolve a guidance system problem that caused the company’s first orbital-class rocket to begin drifting off course soon after liftoff from Alaska Friday night, prompting a range safety officer to terminate the mission.

Mission Reports

Astra launch falters during first stage burn

September 12, 2020 Stephen Clark

Astra’s privately-developed small satellite launcher crashed shortly after liftoff from Alaska Friday evening on the company’s first try at reaching orbit.

Mission Reports

Astra readies small satellite launcher for test flight from Alaska

August 1, 2020 Stephen Clark

After completing a countdown dress rehearsal, Astra is gearing up for its first orbital launch attempt this week from Kodiak Island, Alaska, but company officials said it will likely take multiple test flights before the new small satellite launcher successfully reaches orbit.

Mission Reports

Astra ships next small satellite launcher to Alaska spaceport

July 23, 2020 Stephen Clark

Astra’s next small satellite launcher has shipped to Kodiak Island in Alaska for final preparations ahead of a test flight planned in early August, five months after the company’s first orbital rocket faltered before getting off the ground.

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    October 23, 2025
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    October 22, 2025
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    October 18, 2025
  • SpaceX launches a Falcon 9 rocket on record-breaking 31st flight
    October 18, 2025
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  • SpaceX sends 28 Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit in predawn launch
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    October 14, 2025
  • SpaceX launches 24 Amazon Kuiper satellites following days of weather delays
    October 13, 2025
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