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  • Astra Investigation Uncovers Cause of Failed Rocket Launch

    Astra Investigation Uncovers Cause of Failed Rocket Launch

    Last summer, Astra’s Rocket 3.3 came crashing down after failing to reach orbit and deliver a pair of shoe-box sized satellites. Following a six-month investigation, the California-based startup identified the culprit: fuel injector blockage that resulted in combustion chamber burn-through.