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Test Payload for USSF Orbited by Astra Space

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Tom Patton
Nov 22, 2021
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A test payload has been boosted into orbit by Astra Space, the company's first commercial orbital launch.

“Reaching orbit is a historic milestone for Astra. We can now focus on delivering for our customers and scaling up rocket production and launch cadence.”

Chris Kemp, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Astra.

The test payload was launched for the U.S. Space F…

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