Vyacheslav Ermolin, September 12, 2020
Mission:
Test the launch vehicle in the first orbital launch. No payload. The task is the regular work of the first stage. Operation of the second stage and entry into orbit is possible.
Accident in the first seconds of flight during the first stage of launching during the operation of the first stage. Deviation from the launch trajectory, engine shutdown by the control system, fall and explosion. No destruction or casualties.
Motto:
"Attempt to orbital launch".
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12 03:20 UTC. 3B, ,
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Astra Rocket 3.1 — - . Astra ( «new space»). - ( 24 ) . . . () .
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— 1- - Astra Rocket 3.1.
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— Rocket 3.0 . .
— DARPA, Astra , .
— - 2,5 $.
— 1 LEO 17 000 $.
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Astra
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Astra 20- . Rocket 3.0 DARPA 12 . — -, . . Google Lunar X PRIZE.
Astra is in a tricky position after the Rocket 3.1 launch accident. There are doubts about the team's ability to make a workable media and find money to continue the test and test program. In my opinion, the money will be found - for the American military, a second working carrier of the ultralight class (in addition to the Electron) is needed.
The company's chief executive, Chris Kemp, demonstrates optimism and confidence in the imminent launch of the new Rocket 3.2 launch vehicle, which is "already built and ready to launch."