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The Aurora Phase is phase one of the Astra Project.  Just as the Wright Brothers launched the original Wright Flyer on a rail, the Aurora Rocket will be launched on a rail.    The Aurora Rocket will be essentially a propulsion test to show what can be accomplished by general aviation.  General aviation is defined as all facets of aviation distinct from commercial and military flying or government flight operations.  GASG plans to prove that a group of enthusiasts and professionals in general aviation can launch a satellite (known as Astra), to be carried into orbit atop the Blue Max rocket powered by an Aurora Engine, all of which are designed and built by members of the organization. 

The St. Louis-based General Aviation Space Group plans to prove that a group of enthusiasts and professionals in general aviation can launch a satellite into space on the 40th anniversary of the first moon landing on July 20, 1969, by Apollo 11.  The organization will show that the future of space travel and indeed colonization on other celestial bodies will be possible and affordable. 

The commemorative launch will take place on a private farm in the local area.  Because we are all GA, most of us have a real job, so the actual launch will be on Saturday, October 6, 2007, which will afford more people the opportunity to participate.