Firefly Aerospace's seventh Alpha rocket exploded on Monday (Sept. 29) during preflight testing. The vehicle was destroyed, and Firefly is assessing the damage to its test stand.

The small Alpha rocket built by Firefly Aerospace blasts off Wednesday for its seventh mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base. Credit: Janene Scully / Noozhawk photo Following delays the past two ...

Texas-based Firefly Aerospace has successfully launched its Alpha small launch vehicle into orbit following two failed attempts last year, including an explosion during pre-flight checks. This will be ...

Firefly Aerospace has confirmed the successful launch of the Alpha rocket for its "Stairway to Seven" mission on March 11, 2026. The mission, which marked the seventh flight of the vehicle, achieved ...

Update: Firefly Aerospace is now targeting a launch Wednesday, March 11 with a two-hour window opening at 5:50 p.m. PT, according to a launch alert. If you've been eagerly waiting to see Firefly ...

Update: The launch was first postponed from Saturday, Feb. 28 to Sunday March 1 due to high upper winds in the flight path. The launch has been scrubbed again and a new target liftoff date has not yet ...

Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha rocket stands at Space Launch Complex-2 at Vandenberg Space Force Base awaiting its turn to blast off. It will be the seventh Alpha launch. Credit: Courtesy photo Hoping a ...