MISSION NAME
TROPICS-1 1
Status
Failure
DATE
12 JUN 2022
LAUNCH PROVIDER
Astra Space
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 46
Description
First two operational (TROPICS-02 & TROPICS-03) satellites for NASA's Time-Resolved Observations of Precipitation Structure and Storm Intensity with a Constellation of SmallSats (TROPICS) mission. The CubeSats are designed to provide rapid-refresh microwave measurements that can be used to determine temperature, pressure, and humidity inside hurricanes as they form and evolve.
Astra Rocket 3
Rocket Description
Astra Rocket 3.0 is the third version and first orbital version of Astra Space's small satellite launch vehicle. It is designed to carry 100kg in LEO.