Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket launched for the seventh time ever today (March 11), bouncing back from two explosive mishaps in 2025.
For the first time in months, Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket launched in California. Here's a recap of the mission, visible along the West Coast.
Firefly Aerospace returned its Alpha launch vehicle to flight after a nearly 10-month stand down following the failed FLTA006 “Message In A Booster” mission in April 2025. FLTA007 “Stairway to Seven” ...
Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket launch from the Vandenberg Space Force Base has been delayed again due to technical issues.