Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Astra Rocket Launch System 2: First Stage Engine, Mission Duty Cycle Test

Astra Rocket Launch System 2: First Stage Engine, Mission Duty Cycle Test

Footage of a recently completed mission duty cycle (MDC) of a Rocket 4 first stage engine. An MDC is a major engine development milestone for testing hardware reliability. 

"Astra’s mission is to improve life on Earth from space by creating a healthier and more connected planet. Today, Astra offers one of the lowest cost-per-launch dedicated orbital launch services of any operational launch provider in the world, and one of the industry’s first flight-proven electric propulsion systems for satellites, Astra Spacecraft Engine."

"Astra delivered its first commercial launch to low Earth orbit in 2021, making it the fastest company in history to reach this milestone, just five years after it was founded in 2016." 

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Credit: Astra

Duration: 3 minutes, 11 seconds

Release Date: Jan. 31, 2023


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