On its second test flight Tuesday, Astra’s privately-developed small satellite launcher ran out of fuel seconds before reaching the velocity needed to enter orbit but exceeded the company’s expectations with an otherwise-successful climb into space from Kodiak Island, Alaska. 📷: Astra Read more: https://spaceflightnow.com/2020/12/16/astras-smallsat-launcher-reaches-space-on-second-test-flight/ | Spaceflight Now