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An Astra Rocket 3.3 launched the Educational Launch of Nanosatellites 41 (ELaNA 41) mission from Space Launch Complex 46 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The three university-built Cubesats along with a NASA research Cubesat were lost when the vehicle tumbled out of control at stage separation. Rocket 3.3 is only 38 feet tall and is meant for quick set up and launch using a minimum of personnel and facilities.