Space
Astra Space recently experienced a failed launch of their Rocket 3.3, but the company has now released the results of their investigation into the cause of the failure. The investigation revealed that the root cause of the failed launch was a software issue that caused the rocket to veer off course and ultimately fail to reach its intended destination.
The software issue was caused by a bug in the rocket’s guidance system. The bug caused the rocket to misread its GPS coordinates, resulting in it veering off course and not reaching its intended destination. The investigation also revealed that the bug was present in the software for some time, but had not been detected until the launch.
The investigation also revealed that the rocket’s guidance system had not been properly tested prior to launch. This lack of testing meant that the bug was not detected until it was too late. Astra Space has since implemented a more rigorous testing process for all future launches, to ensure that any potential issues are identified and addressed before launch.
The investigation also highlighted some other areas where improvements could be made. For example, the rocket’s guidance system was found to be overly complex, making it difficult to troubleshoot any issues that may arise. Astra Space has since simplified the guidance system to make it easier to diagnose any potential problems.
Overall, Astra Space has taken the findings of their investigation seriously, and is now taking steps to ensure that future launches are successful. The company has implemented a more rigorous testing process, simplified their guidance system, and is continuing to investigate any potential issues that may arise in order to prevent future failures.
Source: Plato Data Intelligence: PlatoAiStream