(Rendering by Spaceflight Inc.) Ignition demonstrates reliable electric propulsion (EP) system  Alameda, CA. August 24, 2021. Astra Space, Inc. (“Astra”) (Nasdaq: ASTR), today announced the successful orbital ignition of its Apollo Fusion thruster on board the Spaceflight Sherpa-LTE1 orbital transfer vehicle (OTV). The Sherpa OTV launched June 30, 2021 from SpaceX’s Transporter-2 mission from Cape … Continue reading Astra’s Apollo Fusion Thruster Ignites on First Attempt in Orbit with Spaceflight