Firefly Alpha

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Mission success! Alpha Flight 7 achieved nominal performance and validated key systems ahead of our Block II configuration upgrade. This test flight also delivered a demonstrator payload for @LockheedMartin . Congratulations to the entire Stairway to Seven team! Read more: fireflyspace.com/news/firefl…

Alpha Flight 7 has achieved orbit. Stay tuned as the team reviews the test flight data to verify nominal performance. We expect to have an update after our planned loss of signal.

The Alpha Flight 7 team completed testing and verified all sensors are reading nominal. We've stepped back into final launch operations for liftoff of the Stairway to Seven tonight! The two-hour launch window for this test flight opens at 5:50 pm PT and our livestream with @NASASpaceflight will begin 20 minutes before liftoff. Sign up to get notified when we go live here: youtube.com/live/nyVbmoRXcvc

Out of an abundance of caution, Firefly made the decision to stand down on today’s Alpha Flight 7 test flight to investigate a sensor reading that was out of range. Once verification is complete, the team will work with @SLDelta30 to confirm our next available launch date. Stay tuned for more information.

Big steps are underway for the Stairway to Seven launch today! Check out our viewing timeline to see when you might catch a glimpse of our test flight on the West Coast. The two-hour window for Alpha Flight 7 opens at 5:50 pm PT. Our livestream with @NASASpaceflight will begin 20 minutes before liftoff. youtube.com/live/nyVbmoRXcvc

In collaboration with @SLDelta30 , Firefly confirmed March 9 as the next available launch date for Alpha Flight 7 with a backup day on March 10. The two-hour launch window opens at 5:50 pm PT, and our live broadcast with @NASAspaceflight will begin 20 minutes before liftoff. Alpha remains ready to launch the Stairway to Seven test flight. More to come soon. youtube.com/live/nyVbmoRXcvc

Alpha Flight 7 has been scrubbed today due to high upper-level winds that exceed FAA safety parameters. The team will work closely with @SLDelta30 to determine the next available launch date for the Stairway to Seven test flight. Stay tuned for more information.

The Alpha Flight 7 team is working through the final steps ahead of the Stairway to Seven as we continue to monitor high upper-level winds. Our two-hour launch window for the test flight opens at 4:50 pm PT tonight, and our livestream co-hosted with @NASAspaceflight will begin 20 minutes before liftoff. Sign up to get notified when we go live here: youtube.com/live/nyVbmoRXcvc…

Big steps are underway for the Stairway to Seven! The Alpha Flight 7 team rolled out the fairing and mated it to our rocket. We’ll keep you updated as we continue to work with @SLDelta30 to monitor the winds for tomorrow as we prepare for our test flight with the two-hour window opening at 4:50 p.m. PT

As we continue to monitor upper-level winds, Firefly is now targeting to launch Alpha Flight 7 no earlier than Sunday, March 1. Fairing transport and mating is underway. More to come soon on the Stairway to Seven test flight! fireflyspace.com/missions/al…

Due to high upper-level winds projected for Friday, Alpha Flight 7 is now scheduled to launch no earlier than Saturday, February 28 with backup days on March 1 and 2. Firefly will continue to work closely with @SLDelta30 to monitor the winds ahead of the upcoming test flight.

Alpha Flight 7 is now targeting no earlier than February 27 for launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base. With severe weather in the local area this week, we're working closely with @SLDelta30 and taking an abundance of caution for this test flight as part of our focus on enhanced safety, quality, and reliability. Stay tuned for more.

One step closer on the Stairway to Seven!  Following a successful 20 second static fire, the Alpha Flight 7 launch window will open no earlier than February 18. Stay tuned for more on the test flight. fireflyspace.com/missions/al…

Alpha is vertical on the pad and getting ready for our static fire ahead of the Stairway to Seven mission! Check out our merch store and pick up a Flight 7 t-shirt and mission patch. fireflymerch.com/

Firefly Aerospace received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) clearance to resume Alpha rocket launches. fireflyspace.com/missions/al…

Alpha FLTA006 update: Initial indications showed Alpha's upper stage reached 320 km in altitude. However, upon further assessment, the team learned the upper stage did not reach orbital velocity, and the stage and payload have now safely impacted the Pacific Ocean in a cleared zone north of Antarctica. Read the full statement here: fireflyspace.com/missions/al…

Following a nominal liftoff of Firefly’s Alpha rocket, there was a mishap during first stage separation for the FLTA006 mission that impacted the Stage 2 Lightning engine nozzle. We are working with our Lockheed Martin customer, the Space Force, and FAA to conduct a thorough investigation and determine the root cause. As more information is available, we will be providing updates here: fireflyspace.com/missions/al…

Less than 1 hour from launching a Message in a Booster and ready to go live! Tune into the Alpha #FLTA006 broadcast co-hosted with @NASAspaceflight here: youtube.com/watch?v=P4wYA10F…

Alpha #FLTA006 update: With a high chance for a weather violation today, we’re moving our launch attempt to tomorrow when conditions look much clearer. Launch window will open at 6:37 am PDT on April 28. Stay tuned for more.