The inaugural test flight of Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha rocket on Thursday ended abruptly as it exploded over the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California.
Firefly Rocket Explodes Shortly After Takeoff
Key Takeaways:
- Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket exploded about two minutes into its inaugural test flight over the Pacific Ocean, failing to reach orbit.
- The company is investigating the "anomaly" with partners, aiming to use the flight data to inform future missions despite the setback.
- Vandenberg officials warned local residents about potential debris, while Firefly Aerospace, which targets smaller payloads, holds a NASA contract for a 2023 lunar delivery.
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