What rocket is launching Flight 2?

Flight 2 is launching on the Astra Rocket 3.

Who is launching Flight 2?

Flight 2 is being launched by Astra Space, a commercial launch provider founded in 2005.

Where is Flight 2 launching from?

Flight 2 is launching from Launch Pad 3B at Pacific Spaceport Complex, Alaska, USA.

What orbit is Flight 2 heading to?

Flight 2 is heading to Polar Orbit (PO).

Is the Astra Rocket 3 reusable?

No — the Astra Rocket 3 is an expendable launch vehicle.

How many times has the Astra Rocket 3 flown?

The Astra Rocket 3 has launched 7 times to date, with 2 successful flights.

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Flight 2

Name: Flight 2 — Astra Rocket 3
Start: 2020-12-15T20:55:00Z
End: 2020-12-15T22:00:00Z
Location: Launch Pad 3B

Test Flight

Failure

Astra Space(AS)Commercial

Astra Rocket 3POorbit

Status details

Failure reason

Premature second stage engine cutoff prevented successful orbit insertion.

Overview

Astra will attempt a second test flight of Rocket 3.0 following an unsuccessful first flight

Mission details

Orbital Attempt

#6,031

AS Mission

Pad Launch

Location Launch

Launch Window

NET

Dec 15, 2020, 8:55 PM

Schedule Changes

1 update

Lift Off

7:00 PM

Window Open

10:00 PM

Window Close

Launch Pad 3B

Total Launches

Orbital Attempts

Fastest Turnaround

2mo 23d

Wikipedia Map

Pacific Spaceport Complex, Alaska, USA

The Pacific Spaceport Complex – Alaska (PSCA), formerly known as the Kodiak Launch Complex (KLC), is a dual-use commercial and military spaceport for sub-orbital and orbital launch vehicles. The facility is owned and operated by the Alaska Aerospace Corporation, a corporation owned by the Government of Alaska, and is located on Kodiak Island in Alaska.

Timezone

America/Anchorage

Local Launch Time

Dec 15, 2020, 11:55 AM

Total Launches

Total Landings

Coordinates

57.4353, -152.3400

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