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.
They scrubbed their second launch attempt too: https://x.com/FireflySpace/status/2031127886753636438
Out of an abundance of caution, Firefly made the decision to stand down on today’s Alpha Flight 7 test flight to investigate a sensor reading that was out of range. Once verification is complete, the team will work with @SLDelta30 to confirm our next available launch date. Stay tuned for more information.
Launch scrubbed due to upper level winds.