This time, two NASA weather satellites were lost when the upper stage of Astra’s rocket shut down early before those satellites could reach orbit. NASA expects to pause its launch effort with Astra ...

AFTER THEY INVESTIGATE. OFFICIALS DID NOT FIND EXPLOSIVES. >> START ROCKET COMPANY ASTRA HAD ITS FIRST LAUNCH BUT THE MISSION FAILED. SCOTT HEISLER LOOKS INTO WHAT HAPPENS NEXT FOR THE YOUNG COMPANY.

Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for CNET. When not wallowing in weird gear and iPad apps for cats, she can be found tinkering with her 1956 DeSoto. Space ...

Astra has released more information about what caused a failed mission in early February. On Feb. 10, startup rocket company Astra had its first launch from the Cape, but the mission failed at stage ...

Space startup-turned-public-company Astra reached orbit for a second time, in its debut mission for new customer Spaceflight Inc. It’s a big win for the launch company. Astra reached orbit for the ...

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Another launch, another mission failure for Astra Space. This time, two NASA weather satellites were lost when the upper stage of Astra’s rocket shut down early before those ...