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ЦитироватьLockheed Martin Demo 1
Launch Time
NET October, 2024
Rocket  Alpha
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Mission Details
Lockheed Martin Demo 1
First of up to 25 launches of Low Earth Orbit technology demonstration satellites to be built and operated by Lockheed Martin. Launch operation will also again demonstrate responsive space pre-launch operation capabilities.
Low Earth Orbit

Location
SLC-2W, Vandenberg SFB, California, USA

ЦитироватьMission Details
Mission Name: Alpha FLTA006
Mission Type: Dedicated Commercial Launch
Customer: Lockheed Martin
Vehicle: Alpha FLTA006 Rocket
Launch Site: Firefly SLC-2, Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA
Launch Date: 2024

Mission Summary
Alpha FLTA006 is the second mission Firefly is launching for Lockheed Martin and the first of 25 additional missions as part of Firefly's new multi-launch agreement with Lockheed Martin. The mission will be conducted as another responsive space demonstration that includes transporting the payload fairing to the launch pad, mating it to Firefly's Alpha rocket, and completing final launch operations within hours of the scheduled liftoff.
READ MORE (https://fireflyspace.com/news/firefly-aerospace-announces-multi-launch-agreement-with-lockheed-martin-for-25-alpha-launches/)

Payload
Firefly will launch a Lockheed Martin spacecraft into low-Earth orbit. More details to come.

ЦитироватьLockheed Martin's new mid-size satellite platform closer to launch
The LM 400 is now scheduled to launch in mid 2025 on a Firefly Alpha rocket for a demonstration mission
(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/375844.webp)

^{Lockheed Martin's LM 400 satellite bus. Credit: Lockheed Martin Space}

ARLINGTON, Va. — Defense giant Lockheed Martin announced Nov. 19 that its new mid-size satellite platform will make its orbital debut next year aboard a Firefly Aerospace rocket.
The LM 400 satellite bus — roughly the size of a household refrigerator — represents Lockheed's bid to capture a sweet spot in the satellite market: missions requiring more power and payload capacity than small satellites can provide, but not demanding the complexity of traditional large satellites.
"The intent is to show that we've built a system, and the technical risk has been burned down," Jeff Schrader, vice president of strategy and business development at Lockheed Martin Space, said at a news conference.

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Supply chain problems
The planned demonstration mission in low Earth orbit, carrying a communications payload, comes after a three-year development period marked by supply chain disruptions that delayed the platform's (https://spacenews.com/lockheed-martin-to-launch-first-demo-of-new-mid-size-bus/) original 2023 launch target. The program also faced a setback when its initial launch provider, ABL Space, struggled to get its launch vehicle operational, prompting Lockheed to pivot to Firefly's Alpha rocket under a new multi-launch agreement (https://spacenews.com/firefly-inks-multi-launch-deal-with-lockheed-martin-for-alpha-rocket-rides/).
The LM 400 platform was selected by Raytheon for a U.S. Space Force missile-defense program but the company exited the program. Schrader indicated that multiple customers have signed on. He said the bus will be offered in the commercial and government markets.
"We went through a critical design review on a government program already, and this has already been bid on several customer programs," he said. The satellites will be manufactured at Lockheed's facilities in Denver, Colorado. 
This announcement comes on the heels of Lockheed Martin's recent acquisition of small-satellite manufacturer Terran Orbital. Schrader emphasized that Terran Orbital will maintain its independence as a merchant supplier rather than becoming exclusively Lockheed's in-house manufacturer.
"We're also working with them to see what else they can do and what we can do to help them," Schrader added, suggesting potential synergies between the companies' capabilities.

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ЦитироватьMission Details
Mission Name: Message in a Booster
Mission Type: Dedicated Commercial Launch
Customer: Lockheed Martin
Launch Vehicle: Alpha FLTA006 Rocket
Launch Site: Firefly SLC-2, Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA
Launch Date: 2025
Launch Time: TBA
Payload: LM 400 Satellite

(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/378423.png)Mission Summary
Alpha FLTA006 is the second mission Firefly is launching for Lockheed Martin and the first of Firefly's new multi-launch agreement with Lockheed Martin (https://fireflyspace.com/news/firefly-aerospace-announces-multi-launch-agreement-with-lockheed-martin-for-25-alpha-launches/) that includes up to 25 missions over the next five years. This mission will launch Lockheed Martin's LM 400 tech demo to prove out the risk-reduction and pathfinding efforts the company has done for its multi-mission satellite bus. Launching the mid-size satellite to low Earth orbit, FLTA006 will further validate Alpha's robust performance to take customers directly to their preferred orbits as the only operational 1 metric ton rocket.

Цитироватьhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMvsRmZYr3I 0:53
Alpha Flight 6 is Ready For Launch
(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/378462.jpg) (https://www.youtube.com/@FireflySpace)  Firefly Aerospace (https://www.youtube.com/@FireflySpace)
Sending out an SOS with a Message in a Booster! Firefly's Alpha #FLTA006 rocket has shipped off to SLDelta30 following a successful test campaign at our Texas Rocket Ranch. This next launch will carry Lockheed Martin's LM 400 tech demo to prove out the risk-reduction and pathfinding efforts the company has done for its mid-sized, multi-mission satellite bus.
Get the details here with more to come in the weeks ahead: https://fireflyspace.com/missions/alpha-flta006/

ЦитироватьMission Details
Mission Name: Message in a Booster
Mission Type: Dedicated Commercial Launch
Customer: Lockheed Martin
Launch Vehicle: Alpha FLTA006 Rocket
Launch Site: Firefly SLC-2, Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA
Launch Date: NET March 15, 2025
Launch Window: 6:25 am - 7:17 am PST
Payload: LM 400 Satellite

Цитата: zandr от 01.10.2024 23:19:52https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/7575

ЦитироватьMessage In A Booster
Launch Time
Sat Mar 15, 2025 16:25 GMT+3
Rocket
Alpha
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Mission Details
LM400 Demo
First of up to 25 launches of Low Earth Orbit technology demonstration satellites to be built and operated by Lockheed Martin.
Demonstration mission for Lockheed Martin LM400 satellite bus, which will carry a communications payload. The satellite bus is customizable to support different missions — including remote sensing, communications, imagery and radar — as well as orbits and launch configurations.
Launch operation will also again demonstrate responsive space pre-launch operation capabilities.
Payloads: 1    Low Earth Orbit

Location
SLC-2W, Vandenberg SFB, California, USA

ЦитироватьLockheed Martin  @LockheedMartin
Preparing for launch!
Our self-funded technology demonstration recently arrived in California and is now undergoing pre-launch payload processing at @AstrotechSpace. The LM 400 tech demo is planned to launch on a @Firefly_Space rocket no earlier than March 15!
(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/379273.jpg)

ЦитироватьFirefly Aerospace  @Firefly_Space
One step closer to Alpha #FLTA006! @Lockheedmartin's LM 400 is now integrated on Alpha's payload adaptor. Up next, we'll encapsulate the payload in our fairing, transport it to the pad, and mate to Alpha. Stay tuned for more as we get ready to launch on Saturday, March 15th at 8:25am CST! https://fireflyspace.com/missions/alpha-flta006/
(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/379404.jpg)
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ЦитироватьLockheed Martin Space  @LMSpace
Launching soon!
Our self-funded LM 400 tech demo, featuring innovative solutions for our military, commercial and civil customers, will test new technologies and advanced capabilities on orbit.
Thanks in advance for the lift, @firefly_space!
(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/379623.jpg)  (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/379624.jpg)
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ЦитироватьFirefly Aerospace  @Firefly_Space
Our Alpha #FLTA006 launch this weekend is being delayed due to a Range constraint at Vandenberg. The rocket and payload remain healthy and ready for launch. We're now working with the Range team to determine the next window. Stay tuned for more updates.
photo credit: @seanparkerphoto / Firefly Aerospace
(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/379650.jpg)

Цитата: zandr от 15.03.2025 09:21:58Всё готово, но какие-то Range наложили ограничения.
Кто такие?

ЦитироватьMessage In A Booster
Launch Time
Wed Mar 26, 2025 16:37 GMT+3

Цитироватьhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRtcEPYx00E
Firefly Aerospace - Alpha - Message in a Booster - SLC-2W - Vandenberg SFB, CA - Space Affairs Live
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ЦитироватьSun Mar 30, 2025 16:37 GMT+3

ЦитироватьFri Apr 4, 2025 16:37 GMT+3

ЦитироватьNET April, 2025

ЦитироватьFri Apr 18, 2025 16:37 GMT+3

Цитата: zandr от 14.03.2025 21:19:06https://x.com/LMSpace/status/1900253343244484787

Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/379626.jpg)

ЦитироватьLukas C. H.  @GewoonLukas_
New hazard area's indicate the launch of Firefly's "Message In A Booster" mission with Lockheed Martin's LM400 Technology Demonstrator is now scheduled for NET April 27th, with the same launch window opening at 13:37 UTC.

ЦитироватьFirefly Aerospace  @Firefly_Space
We've got a new 5-day launch window for our Message in a Booster! Our crew is working with
@LockheedMartin & @SLDelta30 to liftoff Alpha #FLTA006 as early as Sunday, April 27. Launch window is from 6:37 am - 7:29 am PDT each day. Stay tuned as we continue to evaluate wind conditions. https://fireflyspace.com/missions/alpha-flta006/

Цитироватьhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4wYA10FzI8
Alpha FLTA006 "Message In A Booster"
(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/378462.jpg) (https://www.youtube.com/@FireflySpace)   Firefly Aerospace (https://www.youtube.com/@FireflySpace)
Alpha FLTA006 is the second mission Firefly is launching for Lockheed Martin and the first of Firefly's multi-launch agreement with Lockheed Martin that includes up to 25 missions over the next five years. This mission will launch Lockheed Martin's LM 400 tech demo to prove out the risk-reduction and pathfinding efforts the company has done for its multi-mission satellite bus. Launching the mid-size satellite to low Earth orbit, FLTA006 will further validate Alpha's robust performance to take customers directly to their preferred orbits as the only operational 1 metric ton rocket.

The Alpha FLTA006 Message In A Booster mission is prepared to launch no earlier than Sunday, April 27, 2025. A 52-minute window begins at 6:37AM PDT. Message In A Booster will launch from Firefly's SLC-2 complex at the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

For more details on the Alpha FLTA006 Message In A Booster mission and live stream, visit https://fireflyspace.com/missions/alp...

Firefly Aerospace is an end-to-end responsive space company with launch, lunar, and on-orbit services. Headquartered in central Texas, Firefly is a portfolio company of AE Industrial Partners ("AEI") focused on delivering rapid, reliable, and affordable space access for government and commercial customers. Firefly's small- to medium-lift launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide the space industry with a single source for missions from low Earth orbit to the surface of the Moon and beyond. For more information, visit www.fireflyspace.com.

Live stream production services for this launch are provided by NASASpaceflight.com, ‪@NASASpaceflight‬.

ЦитироватьSch0ening  @sch0ening
LAUNCH ALERT
@Firefly_Space is set to launch the FLT006 "Message in a Booster" mission carrying the LM400 Satellite for @LMSpace NET:13:37UTC April 27.
Weather is currently only 20% go. Full details in graphic below and Full map at: http://bit.ly/fireflylha
(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/381362.jpg)

ЦитироватьFirefly Aerospace  @Firefly_Space
Alpha #FLTA006 update: With a high chance for a weather violation today, we're moving our launch attempt to tomorrow when conditions look much clearer. Launch window will open at 6:37 am PDT on April 28. Stay tuned for more.
(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/381365.jpg)

Цитироватьirefly Aerospace  @Firefly_Space
Alpha #FLTA006 has entered terminal count! T-15 minutes until liftoff.

Цитата: zandr от 28.04.2025 16:35:30Стоят на Т-00:14:11
Не все готовы

Цитата: Zmej Gorynych от 28.04.2025 16:44:43Опять минус Т-25...

ЦитироватьFirefly Aerospace  @Firefly_Space
Alpha #FLTA006 has been scrubbed for the day due to an issue with ground support equipment. We have backup days open April 29 through May 1 at @SLDelta30 and will keep you posted as we get more information. The rocket and spacecraft remain healthy and ready for launch.

ЦитироватьFirefly Aerospace  @Firefly_Space
Alpha #FLTA006 reached orbit and the second stage engine shut off as planned ahead of payload deployment in about 4 minutes that takes place during a comms blackout. We expect to regain comms about 25 minutes after deployment and will report back on the status.

Цитировать28 апреля 2025 г. в 13:37 UTC (16:37 мск) с площадки SLC-2W Базы КС США "Ванденберг" (шт. Калифорния, США) стартовыми командами компания Firefly Aerospace при поддержке боевых расчётов 30-го Космического крыла КС США в рамках миссии 'Message in A Booster' выполнен пуск РН Firefly Alpha (FLTA006) с демонстрационной полезной нагрузкой компании Lockheed Martin LM400.
Пуск в целом успешный, нагрузка доставлена на околоземную орбиту.
Интересно понять, насколько штатно было разделение 1-й и 2-й ступеней. При трансляции (см. видео) в первый момент возникло ощущение, что ракета взорвалась, но потом стало ясно, что полёт продолжался. Хотя, судя по всему, ракету при этом раскачивало.

ЦитироватьFirefly Aerospace  @Firefly_Space
Following a nominal liftoff of Firefly's Alpha rocket, there was a mishap during first stage separation for the FLTA006 mission that impacted the Stage 2 Lightning engine nozzle, putting the vehicle in a lower than planned orbit. We are working with our Lockheed Martin customer, the Space Force, and FAA to conduct a thorough investigation and determine the root cause. As more information is available, we will be providing updates here: https://fireflyspace.com/missions/alpha-flta006/

Цитировать...произошла авария во время отделения первой ступени миссии FLTA006, которая повлияла на сопло двигателя Stage 2 Lightning, в результате чего корабль оказался на более низкой, чем планировалось, орбите...

Цитата: Zmej Gorynych от 29.04.2025 17:26:34Интересно, что это было...

Цитировать...
UPD. Через некоторое время после публикации, строчка про вывод ПН на более низкую орбиту исчезла из заявления компании.

ЦитироватьFirefly Aerospace  @Firefly_Space
Alpha FLTA006 update: Initial indications showed Alpha's upper stage reached 320 km in altitude. However, upon further assessment, the team learned the upper stage did not reach orbital velocity, and the stage and payload have now safely impacted the Pacific Ocean in a cleared zone north of Antarctica.
Read the full statement here: https://fireflyspace.com/missions/alpha-flta006/

Цитата: zandr от 29.04.2025 23:24:34payload have now safely impacted the Pacific Ocean in a cleared zone

Цитата: Брабонт от 29.04.2025 21:21:35Похоже, F05...

Цитата: anik от 30.04.2025 12:18:50Два суборбитальных пуска Super Heavy/Starship не в счёт

Цитата: Брабонт от 30.04.2025 12:46:04Я их и посчитал.

Цитата: Брабонт от 29.04.2025 19:56:44По-видимому, всё было ещё хуже. При горячем разделении разнесло бак первой ступени, обломки которого повредили сопловый насадок. В итоге недотяг до номинала.

Цитата: Брабонт от 30.04.2025 12:46:04Как тогда должны обозначаться аварийные суборбитальные пуски