Firefly conducted the first flight test of our Alpha vehicle on September 2, 2021. Although the vehicle did not make it to orbit, the day marked a major advancement for the Firefly team, as we demonstrated that we “arrived” as a company capable of building and launching rockets. We also acquired a wealth of flight data that will greatly enhance the likelihood of Alpha achieving orbit during its second flight. In short, we had a very successful first flight. Here are a few specific notes about th

10K views · 52 reactions | And here's a look at test fire from Firefly's more powerful Reaver engine during a more recent tour. Reaching space in 2019 remains a possibility (2/2) https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/02/firefly-returns-from-the-dead-with-a-larger-rocket-and-lunar-aspirations/ | Ars Technica | Facebook