Firefly Aerospace is scheduled to launch a Firefly Alpha rocket as part of the FLTA006 (Lockheed Martin Demo 1) mission. The launch is scheduled on 10/31/2024 00:00 UTC for the Technology mission launching from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA. The status of the launch is Date/Time TBD. Don’t miss this exciting rocket launch! Watch the launch video of the Firefly Alpha and experience the excitement for yourself.
Mission: FLTA006 (Lockheed Martin Demo 1)
First of up to 25 launches of Low Earth Orbit technology demonstration satellites to be built and operated by Lockheed Martin. Launch operation will also again demonstrate responsive space pre-launch operation capabilities.
Rocket: Firefly Alpha
Firefly Alpha (Firefly α) is a two-stage orbital expendable launch vehicle developed by the American aerospace company Firefly Aerospace to cover the commercial small satellite launch market. Alpha is intended to provide launch options for both full vehicle and ride share customers.
Agency: Firefly Aerospace
Firefly Aerospace is an American private aerospace firm based in Austin, Texas, that develops small and medium-sized launch vehicles for commercial launches to orbit.