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Astra produced one of the most entertaining rocket launch failures ever. Their software/controls people were obviously top notch. https://youtu.be/x2jU5W4ehPE

• gridspy 3y ago
  I loved that SpaceX vs SpaceY joke in your linked video (The relevant rocket had an engine failure and left the pad sideways rather than upwards, with impressive control)
• CableNinja 3y ago
  Like watching half my rockets in KSP. This got a good laugh out of me. They tried, good on them. Rockets arent easy! Its rocket surgery!
• avmich 3y ago
  > Their software/controls people were obviously top notch. Ben Brockert was at controls - literally - and led Masten Space to the first place in Northrop Grumman Lunar Landing Challenge - https://www.xprize.org/prizes/lunar-lander https://www.xprize.org/prizes/lunar-lander - and he also participated in Astra activities. I'm sure experience in rocket control can accumulate...