The launch’s mission was to test the deployment of a dummy payload.
"Chris Kemp"
A wayward boat scuttled Astra’s launch attempt Sunday. They’ll try again Tuesday.
About 15 minutes from launch, a boat had wandered into the waterway hazard zone, an area that must be clear for launch.
Kodiak Island spaceport preparing to launch satellite for DARPA challenge
Project managers say the challenge encourages rocket designs that are flexible, upgradeable and ready to go in a short period of time.