Following a launch failure last month, spaceflight startup Astra has successfully deployed satellites for three private companies.
Spaceflight startup Astra successfully deployed satellites for three private companies on Tuesday, March 15. You can watch the liftoff below.
Tuesday’s mission, which launched from the Pacific Spaceport Complex on Kodiak Island in Alaska, saw Astra’s two-stage LV0009 rocket deploy the satellites into their designated orbit about 326 miles above Earth, marking the first successful commercial deployment for the fledgling company in its six-year history.
“We’re standing by to hear word of payload separation,” said one of the livestream’s commentators. But none came. As the minutes ticked by, there was still no confirmation of the deployment. Looking a little nervous, the hosts eventually brought the livestream to a close, promising an update when it received more news. A short while later, the livestream returned, with Astra boss Chris Kemp able to deliver the good news in person.
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