NASA wants to know how the launch industry’s chic new rocket fuel explodes

For more than 60 years, nearly every large rocket used some combination of the same liquid and solid propellants. Refined ...

Firefly plans return rocket launch in California. Why that matters

Texas-based Firefly Aerospace is planning to launch its Alpha rocket on its first spaceflight from Vandenberg since April 2025. Here's what to know.

Firefly again delays rocket launch at Vandenberg. When is liftoff now?

Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket launch from the Vandenberg Space Force Base has been delayed again due to technical issues.
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After Wait, Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha Rocket Lifts Off at Vandenberg

Following delays the past two days, the Firefly Aerospace Alpha rocket lifted off at Vandenberg Space Force Base on Wednesday ...
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How NASA is Collecting Explosion Data for Next Generation Rockets

Commercial launch providers continue to advance propulsion technology with a renewed focus on liquid oxygen and methane ...

California rocket launch may be seen in Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Idaho. See map

Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket is projected to be widely visible across the West Coast when it launches today from the Vandenberg Space Force Base.
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Firefly again delays rocket launch at Vandenberg. When is liftoff now?

Firefly Aerospace has postponed its Alpha rocket launch from California multiple times. Initial delays were due to weather, while recent postponements were caused by technical issues. The launch will ...