Firefly Alpha | FLTA003 (VICTUS NOX)

Firefly Alpha | FLTA003 (VICTUS NOX) 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
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Firefly Alpha
Launch site
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 2W
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Firefly Alpha | FLTA003 (VICTUS NOX) cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2023-09-15T02:28:00.000Z
    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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