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 ...

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 is celebrating today (March 11) after successfully launching its Alpha rocket for the first time in nearly a year. Today's mission, called "Stairway to Seven," was the ...

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: Firefly Aerospace scrubbed the launch attempt due to " a sensor reading that was out of range," according to an updated launch alert. A new target liftoff date has not yet been announced. Get ...

A Firefly Aerospace Alpha rocket stands at Space Launch Complex-2 on Vandenberg Space Force Base awaiting liftoff for its seventh mission. Credit: Firefly Aerospace photo The Alpha rocket will try for ...

Arizona residents should keep their eyes skyward on Wednesday evening, as a glowing rocket plume may be visible across the entire state. It won’t be the latest mission from SpaceX, though. Instead, ...