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Astra’s first attempt to reach orbit ends early after rocket fails mid-flight – The Verge
The first orbital mission for rocket launch startup Astra ended without its Rocket 3.1 reaching orbit. The rocket had successful liftoff from the Pacific Spaceport Complex in Alaska at about 11:19PM ET Friday, but the company said its guidance system “introdu…
The rocket didnt reach orbit and the company says it wasnt expecting it to
Astras Rocket 3.1 leaves the pad
Astra
The first orbital mission for rocket launch startup Astra ended without its Rocket 3.1 reaching orbit. The rocket successfully lifted off from the Pacific Spaceport Complex in Alaska at about 11:19PM ET Friday, but the company said its guidance system introduced some slight oscillation into the flight, which caused the rocket to drift from its planned trajectory. The flight safety…
