Astra Rocket 3 | Spaceflight Astra-1

A Astra Rocket 3 rocket launched Astra Rocket 3 | Spaceflight Astra-1 from Pacific Spaceport Complex, Alaska, USA, targeting SSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Astra Space
Mission type
Technology
Rocket
Astra Rocket 3
Launch site
Pacific Spaceport Complex, Alaska, USA
Launch pad
Launch Pad 3B
Payload
—
Target orbit
SSO
Astra Rocket 3 | Spaceflight Astra-1 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2022-03-15T16:22:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Astra Rocket 3 is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Astra Rocket 3 endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First-stage main engine cutoff (MECO) confirmed.
  4. Stage separation
    The spent first stage separates from the upper stage.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Upper stage ignites, continuing the journey toward orbit.
  6. Orbit insertion
    The mission reaches SSO, successfully entering orbit.
  7. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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