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Astra Rocket 3.3

Rocket 3.3 was Astra's final Rocket 3 configuration and the company's first version to reach orbit. The compact two-stage LOX/kerosene launcher used five electric-pump-fed Delphin engines on its first stage and one pressure-fed Aether upper-stage engine. Five vehicles flew from 2021 through 2022, including two successful orbital launches.

Identity

Aliases
Rocket 3.3Astra Launch Vehicle 3.3Rocket v3.3
Family Name
Astra Rocket 3
Full Name
Astra Rocket 3.3
Reusability
expendable
Slug
astra-rocket-3-3
Status
retired
Type
rocket
Variant Name
Rocket 3.3

Details

Description
Rocket 3.3 was Astra's final Rocket 3 configuration and the company's first version to reach orbit. The compact two-stage LOX/kerosene launcher used five electric-pump-fed Delphin engines on its first stage and one pressure-fed Aether upper-stage engine. Five vehicles flew from 2021 through 2022, including two successful orbital launches.
Diameter M
1.32
Engines
  • Count
    5
    Name
    Delphin
    Placement
    core
  • Count
    1
    Name
    Aether
    Placement
    upper
First Flight Year
2,021
Height M
13.1
Last Flight Year
2,022
Manufacturer Id
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Operator Id
jd7axezgcxr06a1mr2dr4vgtd17kqhv1
Parent Vehicle Family Id
nd7hs1srpbjf1jm2ja78t5ap358ahm4j
Stages Count
2
Strap On Boosters Count
0

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Creation Time
7/14/2026, 5:43:37 AM
Updated Time
7/14/2026, 5:43:37 AM