Message In A Booster

Scheduled for UTC 2025-04-29 13:37
Scheduled for (local) 2025-04-29 06:37 (PDT)
Launch site SLC-2W, Vandenberg SFB, California, USA
Launch provider Firefly Aerospace
Launch vehicle Alpha
Customer Lockheed Martin
Payload LM400 Demo
Target orbit LEO

Livestreams

Stream Link
Firefly Aerospace https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkusoizm-Zk (scrub)
NASASpaceflight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o35dNjHwWuc (scrub)
Space Affairs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9k7jMf0FQ0 (scrub)

Payload info (NextSpaceflight):

First of up to 25 launches of Low Earth Orbit technology demonstration satellites to be built and operated by Lockheed Martin.

Demonstration mission for Lockheed Martin LM400 satellite bus, which will carry a communications payload. The satellite bus is customizable to support different missions — including remote sensing, communications, imagery and radar — as well as orbits and launch configurations.

Stats

  • 1st launch of Firefly Alpha in 2025.
  • 6th launch of Firefly Alpha overall.

Firefly mission page

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  • threelonmusketeersOPMEnglish
    2·
    5 天前

    Official report from statement from Firefly: https://x.com/Firefly_Space/status/1916859894247927947

    Alpha #FLTA006 has been scrubbed for the day due to an issue with ground support equipment. We have backup days open April 29 through May 1 at @SLDelta30 and will keep you posted as we get more information. The rocket and spacecraft remain healthy and ready for launch.