Astra Space Fails to Bring NASA CubeSat to Orbit After Rocket’s Upper Stage Flew Out of Control

Medicine & Technology Feb 10, 2022

Astra's latest attempt to transport NASA's CubeSat failed after the upper stage spaceship lost control mid-flight.

Astra Space Aborts First Florida Launch Again Due to Small Telemetry Issue

Feb 07, 2022

The inaugural launch of the Astra rocket was called off at the last second after the rocket shut down the liftoff attempt nearly immediately.

Astra's LV0007 to Launch Early Saturday for 4th Attempt to Reach Low Earth Orbit; How to Watch Online

Nov 19, 2021

Astra will deploy their Launch Vehicle 0007 this Saturday in an attempt to reach the orbit for the first time. Livestream of the launch is available for viewing.

Astra Identified the Cause of LV0006 Rocket Failure; Will Relaunch Before October Ends

Oct 12, 2021

Astra Space will attempt to relaunch LV0006 after identifying the issue that led to the liftoff anomaly back in August.

Astra Space's LV0006 Rocket Failed to Reach Orbit After Wobbly Launch

Aug 29, 2021

Astra Space's first rocket, LV0006, failed to reach orbit after an engine failed to fire into the launch and caused the rocket to slide horizontally.