by Douglas Messier
Managing Editor
The second stage of an Astra Space Rocket 3.3 rocket failed less than a minute before planned shutdown on Sunday, sending two NASA TROPICS mission satellites plunging into the atmosphere instead of entering orbit.
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Update: Astra stood down on Friday due to weather.
Editor’s Note: Astra said it will begin tweeting 15 minutes prior to a launch attempt. Follow https://twitter.com/Astra for updates.
ROCKET 3.2 PRESS KIT
LAUNCH WINDOW
11 December – 18 December
DAILY LAUNCH OPPORTUNITY
10:00 am– 1:00 pm Kodiak Time
11:00 am – 2:00 pm Pacific Time
6:00 – 9:00 pm UTC
