LAUNCH SYSTEM 2
Optimized for reliability and launch frequency while delivering best-in-class launch economics
600 KG
Target Payload Capacity*
WEEKLY
Target Launch Cadence**
29°-110°
Orbital Inclinations Served
*TARGET PAYLOAD CAPACITY TO MID–INCLINATION LOW EARTH ORBIT OVER THE COURSE OF THE PRODUCT LIFECYCLE
**TARGET LAUNCH CADENCE IS SUBJECT TO SPACEPORT AVAILABILITY & PRODUCTION CAPACITY
YOUR
SCHEDULE
We designed Launch System 2 specifically to support an increased launch cadence and increase Astra’s annual launch availability – up to one per week.
More frequent launches allow you to deploy and maintain your constellation on your schedule – with a partner as dynamic as your business.
YOUR
ORBITS
We understand the importance of getting right where you want to be in space – without waiting on rideshares and orbital transfer maneuvers.
Dedicated launches accelerate your path to the specific orbit your mission requires and allow you to start providing services sooner.
BEST-IN-CLASS
ECONOMICS
Astra is focused on providing the lowest possible price-per-dedicated launch and providing the most affordable path to custom orbits.
Take advantage of best-in-class launch economics and spend more capital building spacecraft and developing products.
ROCKET 4 OVERVIEW
ROCKET 4 OVERVIEW
HEIGHT
62 ft / 18.9 m
DIAMETER
72 in / 1.8 m
STAGES
Two
LIFTOFF MASS
~66,000 lb
UPPER STAGE THRUST
~6,500 lbf
FIRST STAGE THRUST
~80,000 lbf
PROPELLANTS
LOX + RP-1
PAYLOAD CAPACITY
600 kg – 50° – 500 km
TARGET PAYLOAD CAPACITY OVER THE COURSE OF THE PRODUCT LIFECYCLE
PAYLOAD CAPACITY
PAYLOAD FAIRING
Rocket 4’s fairing is designed to support a broad range of missions – from individual ESPA Grande spacecraft deployments to dual ESPA spacecraft deployments and multi-cubesat rideshare missions.
A flight-proven thermal protection system shields spacecraft on their way to orbit prior to fairing separation, which takes place during Rocket 4’s upper stage burn.
HEIGHT
133 in / 3.4 m
DIAMETER
67.5 in / 1.7 m
BUILDING A GLOBAL SPACEPORT NETWORK
Astra’s launch services are currently available from two U.S. spaceports to a broad range of orbital inclinations.
We plan to provide more access to space from more places on Earth – with additional spaceports coming online in 2024 & beyond.
KODIAK, AK
59°-110°
CAPE CANAVERAL, FL
29°-59°
SAXAVORD, UK
75°-96°
(Planned)
CURRENT SPACEPORTS
PLANNED FUTURE SPACEPORTS