Firefly Alpha | FLTA002 (To The Black)

Firefly Alpha | FLTA002 (To The Black) rode a Firefly Alpha into space from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, deploying its payload to LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Firefly Aerospace
Mission type
Test Flight
Rocket
Firefly Alpha
Launch site
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 2W
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Firefly Alpha | FLTA002 (To The Black) cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2022-10-01T07:01:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Firefly Alpha roars off the pad at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    MECO — first-stage propulsion ends after a nominal burn.
  4. Stage separation
    Clean stage separation confirmed.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    The upper-stage engine lights up after separation.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in LEO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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