Firefly Aerospace is expanding its launch capabilities internationally by partnering with SSC to launch Alpha rockets from Esrange Space Center in Sweden starting in 2026. This partnership aims to enhance the European satellite market. Additionally, Firefly is preparing for the fifth mission of its Alpha rocket, named 'Noise of Summer,' scheduled to launch eight CubeSats to Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO) from SLC-2W at Vandenberg Space Force Base. The launch is set for 9:03 PM PDT on July 1, 2024.
Firefly set to launch its Alpha rocket on its fifth mission at 9:03 PM PDT. This mission, named Noise of Summer, is to launch eight CubeSats to SSO from SLC-2W at Vandenberg. Overview by Aaron McCrea: https://t.co/DC8IosU8FR
Firefly set to launch its Alpha rocket on its fifth mission at 9:03 AM PDT (05:03 UTC). This mission, named Noise of Summer, is to launch eight CubeSats to SSO from SLC-2W at Vandenberg. Overview by Aaron McCrea: https://t.co/DC8IosUGvp
What has been happening in the world of Atoms? - @Firefly_Space has successfully transported the payload fairing to the pad and attached it to our rocket. They are launching 8 CubeSats from Vandenberg Space Force Base tonight. Learn more here: https://t.co/gXXqK0DlTK -… https://t.co/sK6qLxS3ha
Firefly to launch Alpha rockets from Esrange in Sweden https://t.co/0EFJl98TSn https://t.co/Xt9jbaqCee
Alpha is going international! Together with @SSCspace, Firefly is expanding Alpha's launch capabilities to Esrange Space Center in Sweden starting in 2026. This new partnership will unlock a long-awaited capability for the European satellite market. Get the details here:… https://t.co/9ZT0WK0iNk