FLTA002 (To The Black)
Firefly Alpha
Firefly Aerospace
Rocket Launch Videos
Weather Forecast During Launch
According to weather officials, there's a 100% chance of favorable weather conditions at the time of the launch.
Mission
FLTA002 (To The Black)
- Type: Test Flight
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
- Launch Cost: $15,000,000
Second test flight of the Firefly Alpha small sat launcher developed by Firefly Aerospace.
Location
Space Launch Complex 2W
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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Space Launch Complex 2W has witnessed the launch of 98 rockets, including 98 orbital launch attempts. While Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, has been the site for 862 rocket launches.
Vandenberg Space Force Base is a United States Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County, California. Established in 1941, Vandenberg Space Force Base is a space launch base, launching spacecraft from the Western Range, and also performs missile testing. The United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 30 serves as the host delta for the base, equivalent to an Air Force air base wing. In addition to its military space launch mission, Vandenberg Space Force Base also hosts space launches for civil and commercial space entities, such as NASA and SpaceX.
Rocket
Firefly Aerospace Firefly Alpha
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.
Agency
Firefly Aerospace
Firefly Aerospace is an American private aerospace firm based in Austin, Texas, that develops small and medium-sized launch vehicles for commercial launches to orbit.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Firefly Alpha launch scheduled?
The Firefly Aerospace Firefly Alpha launch carrying the FLTA002 (To The Black) mission was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the Firefly Alpha launch video?
You can watch the Firefly Aerospace Firefly Alpha launch video on this page. The official video includes full mission coverage with multiple camera angles, onboard views, and expert commentary covering pre-launch procedures, liftoff, stage separation, and payload deployment.
Where did the Firefly Alpha launch from?
The Firefly Aerospace Firefly Alpha rocket launched from Space Launch Complex 2W at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA. Vandenberg Space Force Base is a United States Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County, California. Established in 1941, Vandenberg Space Force Base is a space launch base, launching spacecraft from the Western Range, and also performs missile testing. The United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 30 serves as the host delta for the base, equivalent to an Air Force air base wing. In addition to its military space launch mission, Vandenberg Space Force Base also hosts space launches for civil and commercial space entities, such as NASA and SpaceX.
What rocket was used for the FLTA002 (To The Black) mission?
The FLTA002 (To The Black) mission launched aboard a Firefly Aerospace Firefly Alpha rocket. 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. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed this launch?
The Firefly Alpha launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the launch is delayed?
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