Firefly Aerospace has postponed its Alpha rocket launch from California multiple times. Initial delays were due to weather, while recent postponements were caused by technical issues. The launch will ...

The upcoming test flight, dubbed "Stairway to Seven," is the seventh for the Alpha rocket. Following the mission, Firefly will debut a new, taller version of Alpha for flight 8. The company also ...

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 ...

After a few rough rocket launches and a disastrous explosion in September, Firefly Aerospace Inc. was in need of a win. It got one with a flawless Alpha rocket launch on March 11, just days before CEO ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. And despite the vehicle's smaller stature just shy of 100 feet tall, Firefly's Alpha rocket is projected to be widely visible ...

Firefly Aerospace has confirmed the successful launch of the Alpha rocket for its "Stairway to Seven" mission on March 11, 2026. The mission, which marked the seventh flight of the vehicle, achieved ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Californians are likely used to seeing SpaceX's Falcon 9 thundering into the sky and soaring overhead, but another rocket is soon ...

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 ...