Key Takeaways
- Firefly Aerospace successfully launched its Alpha Flight 5 rocket.
- Payload deployment sequence completed as part of VCLS Demo 2 contract with NASA.
- Second stage relight and plane change maneuver performed to test on-orbit capabilities.
Firefly Aerospace Successfully Launches Alpha FLTA005 Noise of Summer Mission for NASA
End-to-End Space Transportation Company Achieves Orbital Insertion and Payload Deployment
Firefly Aerospace successfully launched its Alpha FLTA005 rocket as part of the Venture-Class Launch Services Demonstration 2 contract with NASA. The mission, called Noise of Summer, lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base on July 3, 2024. According to Firefly CEO Bill Weber, the team ‘knocked it out of the park.’ As a NASA vendor, Firefly looks forward to continuing its partnership and supporting the agency’s larger space exploration goals. The successful mission validates Alpha’s capabilities for small satellite launches and demonstrates the company’s commitment to providing responsive and reliable space access.
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