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STP-27AD1, 27AD2
STP-27AD2 [Astra]
STP-27AD1 is a vehicle evaluation payload for the maiden flights of the Astra Rocket-3.3 rocket for the Space Test Program (STP). The flight carries a non-separable test payload to record data on the launch environment.
STP-27AD1 failed to reach orbit due to a launch vehicle failure.
STP-27AD2 is a reflight, which successfully reached orbit on 20 November 2021.
| Nation: | USA |
|---|---|
| Type / Application: | Vehicle evaluation |
| Operator: | Space Test Program |
| Contractors: | Astra Space Inc. |
| Equipment: | |
| Configuration: | Instrumented upper stage |
| Propulsion: | |
| Power: | Batteries |
| Lifetime: | |
| Mass: | |
| Orbit: | 415 km × 415 km, 70.0° (#1, planned), 438 km × 507 km x 86.0, 86.0° (#2) |
| Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STP-27AD1 | 2021-F07 | 28.08.2021 | Kd LP-3B | F | Astra Rocket-3.3 | Failed |
| STP-27AD2 | 2021-108A | 20.11.2021 | Kd LP-3B | Astra Rocket-3.3 |
Further STP missions:
