Stairway To Seven

Scheduled for UTC 2025-03-02 02:43:00
Scheduled for (local) 2025-03-01 18:43 (PST)
Launch site SLC-2W, Vandenberg SFB, California, USA
Launch provider Firefly Aerospace
Launch vehicle Alpha Block 1
Customer No
Payload No
Target orbit LEO

Livestreams

Stream Link
Firefly Aerospace https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyVbmoRXcvc
NASASpaceflight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4UXqDhfEbw
Space Affairs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oRLF-jL0QE

Payload info (NextSpaceflight):

Alpha Flight 7

Alpha Flight 7 will test and validate key systems ahead of Firefly’s Block II configuration upgrade on Flight 8 that’s designed to enhance reliability and manufacturability across the vehicle.

The Block II configuration includes a 7-foot increase to Alpha’s length, consolidated batteries and avionics built in house, an enhanced thermal protection system, and stronger carbon composite structures built with automated machinery.

Flight 7 will be the last flown in Alpha’s current configuration and will test multiple Block II subsystems, including the in-house avionics and thermal improvements, to gain flight heritage and validate lessons learned ahead of the full configuration upgrade on Flight 8.

Stats

  • 1st launch of Firefly Alpha in 2026.
  • 7th launch of Firefly Alpha overall.

Firefly mission page