Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
Astra Space has had a bit of a rocky history but is still making progress toward the launch of its new rocket. Just days ago they announced a new $44 million contract from the Department of Defense, supplying crucial funding to the company.
At the same time we are watching different test campaigns take place with Rocket 4 hardware and test articles. As of right now, the company is targeting a maiden flight of this new vehicle by the end of 2025.
Full article here - thespacebucket.com/astra-space-is-still-working-on-rocket-4
For more space-related content check out - thespacebucket.com
Credit:
Astra - youtube.com/channel/UCtYkhIwHrY3qKc9r5RBfq_Q
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:29 - New Contract
3:47 - Rocket 4 & Launch System 2
Astra Space has had a bit of a rocky history but is still making progress toward the launch of its new rocket. Just days ago they announced a new $44 million contract from the Department of Defense, supplying crucial funding to the company.
At the same time we are watching different test campaigns take place with Rocket 4 hardware and test articles. As of right now, the company is targeting a maiden flight of this new vehicle by the end of 2025.
Full article here - thespacebucket.com/astra-space-is-still-working-on-rocket-4
For more space-related content check out - thespacebucket.com
Credit:
Astra - youtube.com/channel/UCtYkhIwHrY3qKc9r5RBfq_Q
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:29 - New Contract
3:47 - Rocket 4 & Launch System 2
