LAUNCH CENTER

TBD

Mon Sep 30 2024

Firefly Aerospace

FLTA006 (Lockheed Martin Demo 1)

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LAUNCH PREVIEW

Launch Time

(12:00 AM UTC)

Launch Window Start

(12:00 AM UTC)

Launch Window End

(12:00 AM UTC)

RECOVERY OVERVIEW

Location

No Recovery Specified

Type

No Recovery Specified

Rocket Details

Name:

Firefly Alpha

Description:

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.

MISSION OVERVIEW

Type: Technology
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.

COMPLEX OVERVIEW

Location

Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA

Pad

Space Launch Complex 2W