Feb 10
8:00 pm UTC
This launch was a failure.
Summary: An Astra Space Rocket 3 rocket launched the VCLS Demo-2 mission on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 8:00 PM (UTC).
The initial launch and climb to orbit appeared to be successful but an issue prevented the payloads from being deployed. In the video at approx 1:02, you can see that after fairing separation the vehicle appears to begin tumbling.
Watch the launch video(s) below.
Related media links:
youtube.com/watch?v=XEYS7d1CHso
youtube.com/watch?v=cSwUuNsGzMA
youtube.com/watch?v=kr5eccZdIyk
youtube.com/watch?v=ZbaZhFxLxpc
Details & More Info
Mission Name: VCLS Demo-2
Payload: ELaNa 41
Launch Provider: Astra Space
Launch Vehicle: Rocket 3
Launchpad: SLC-46, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, United States
Launch Window opened: 2022-02-10T20:00Z
Weather
Conditions: Clear
Temperature: 22.09 °C (71.77 °F)
Wind speed: 18.68 kph (11.61 mph)
Temperature: 22.09 °C (71.77 °F)
Wind speed: 18.68 kph (11.61 mph)
Weather report from 10 Feb 12:00 pm UTC
See also: Upcoming Astra Space launches
Data by RocketLaunch.Live