Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket launched for the seventh time ever today (March 11), bouncing back from two explosive mishaps in 2025.

Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket launch from the Vandenberg Space Force Base has been delayed again due to technical issues.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Californians are likely used to seeing SpaceX's Falcon 9 thundering into the sky and soaring overhead, but another rocket is soon ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. And despite the vehicle's smaller stature just shy of 100 feet tall, Firefly's Alpha rocket is projected to be widely visible ...

Texas-based Firefly Aerospace has successfully launched its Alpha small launch vehicle into orbit following two failed attempts last year, including an explosion during pre-flight checks. This will be ...

The small Alpha rocket built by Firefly Aerospace blasts off Wednesday for its seventh mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base. Credit: Janene Scully / Noozhawk photo Following delays the past two ...

Update: The launch was first postponed from Saturday, Feb. 28 to Sunday March 1 due to high upper winds in the flight path. The launch has been scrubbed again and a new target liftoff date has not yet ...

Update: Firefly Aerospace is now targeting a launch Wednesday, March 11 with a two-hour window opening at 5:50 p.m. PT, according to a launch alert. If you've been eagerly waiting to see Firefly ...