MISSION NAME
FLTA001 (Maiden Flight)
Status
Failure
DATE
3 SEP 2021
LAUNCH PROVIDER
Firefly Aerospace
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 2W
Description
First flight of the new Firefly Alpha small sat launcher developed by Firefly Aerospace. It will carry Firefly’s DREAM (Dedicated Research & Education Accelerator Mission), which includes various payloads like cubesats, personal items, pictures, DNA samples and more to inspire young people to pursue STEM education.
Firefly Alpha
Rocket 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.