Software problem blamed for Firefly Alpha mishap - SpaceNews
Feb 20, 2024 · WASHINGTON — A software glitch prevented the upper stage of Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha rocket from completing a second burn during a December launch, …
Firefly Alpha upper stage malfunction puts payload into wrong orbit
Dec 23, 2023 · SANTA FE, N.M. — A problem with the upper stage of a Firefly Aerospace Alpha rocket placed a Lockheed Martin technology demonstration satellite into the wrong orbit on a …
Why Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket deployed satellite in wrong …
Feb 20, 2024 · A software issue caused Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket to deploy a satellite into the wrong orbit on its four-ever launch this past December, according to the company.
Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha Rocket Mishap Investigation Report …
Feb 21, 2024 · Firefly Aerospace investigated the mishap involving its Alpha rocket in December. The space agency revealed why the rocket failed to achieve its target orbit.
Firefly suffers second stage anomaly on “Fly the Lightning” mission
Dec 20, 2023 · Just on the heels of its success in integrating and launching a payload to orbit within 27 hours for the Space Force, Firefly Aerospace flew again — this time with a dedicated …
Blue Ghost Mission 1: Live Updates - fireflyspace.com
3 days ago · Credit: Firefly Aerospace. January 24, 2025: Second Engine Burn. Firefly captured the beauty of our home planet during another Earth orbit burn. This second engine burn (and …
Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket suffers problem, deploys satellite …
Dec 22, 2023 · Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket suffered an upper-stage problem during its fourth-ever flight on Friday (Dec. 22), delivering its payload to the wrong orbit.
Firefly Alpha Flight 004 Ends in Anomaly – Space Scout
Dec 23, 2023 · Firefly’s Alpha vehicle has been plagued with issues in its second stage before, after its second flight ended with deployment on a much lower altitude than planned. The drag …
Firefly Aerospace Submits Accident Investigation Report to FAA
The Accident Investigation Report was submitted to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Tuesday, February 20. In the report, Firefly explains the root cause of Alpha's second stage …
Firefly Alpha failure blamed on premature engine shutdown
Jan 23, 2023 · WASHINGTON — Firefly Aerospace said Sept. 5 its first Alpha rocket failed when one of its first-stage engines shut down seconds after liftoff.