Since the unfortunate cancelation of Astra’s Rocket 3 line, the company has been working on a new and improved launch vehicle and system. Inconsistent launches among a few other reasons caused the company to move on to the next generation of rocket. While Rocket 4 shares a lot of similarities with the past versions, it also has some differences that Astra is confident will help them succeed going forward.

In the past couple of months, we have received various updates on the progress being made. Just days ago the company revealed details about a new tank pressure test. With this complete they are now moving on to qualification tank builds along with work on the upper stage. As of right now, Astra is still hoping to launch this rocket later this year.

In addition to Rocket 4, they are also working on a completely revamped launch system. This system includes the rocket itself, the various ground systems, and mission control. They highlight that a reliable launch system is about much more than just a rocket, it’s about creating an integrated system that works seamlessly together. Here I will go more in-depth into recent progress the company has made, what exactly Astra is working on, what to expect in the future, and more.

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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:58 - Rocket 4 Tests
2:59 - Astra's Future Plan

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