SCRUB: Astra makes first attempt its small satellite rocket from Cape Canaveral

A commercial small satellite rocket developed by Astra is scheduled to launch four small experimental CubeSats developed by NASA and U.S. universities. Liftoff from Complex 46 was delayed Saturday afternoon due to a radar problem. The payloads include the BAMA 1 CubeSat, the Ionospheric Neutron Content Analyzer, QubeSat, and a mission called R5-S1. The CubeSats were selected for launch by NASA through the agency’s Venture Class Launch Services program. If you would like to support our coverage please consider becoming a Spaceflight Now Member: