Alpha is vertical on the pad and getting ready for our static fire ahead of the Stairway to Seven mission!
Check out our merch store and pick up a Flight 7 t-shirt and mission patch. https://fireflymerch.com/
Предыдущий бустер, готовившийся к полёту, в сентябре прошлого года бумкнул: https://forum.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/index.php?msg=2769107
ПН ушла на другой носитель. Тема отделена.
Фактически грядёт тестовый пуск.
https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/8029/
ЦитироватьStairway To Seven
Liftoff Time (UTC)
00:50:00
Thursday February 19, 2026
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Mission Details
Alpha Flight 7 (FLTA007)
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Alpha Flight 7 will test and validate key systems ahead of Firefly's Block II configuration upgrade on Flight 8 that's designed to enhance reliability and manufacturability across the vehicle.
The Block II configuration includes a 7-foot increase to Alpha's length, consolidated batteries and avionics built in house, an enhanced thermal protection system, and stronger carbon composite structures built with automated machinery.
Flight 7 will be the last flown in Alpha's current configuration and will test multiple Block II subsystems, including the in-house avionics and thermal improvements, to gain flight heritage and validate lessons learned ahead of the full configuration upgrade on Flight 8.
Low Earth Orbit
Rocket
Alpha Block 1 rocket by Firefly Aerospace
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSt-p4e0ez4Цитироватьhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSt-p4e0ez4
Alpha Flight 7 Static Fire Complete
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Following a successful 20 second static fire, the Alpha Flight 7 launch window will open no earlier than February 18. Stay tuned for more on the test flight.
https://fireflyspace.com/missions/alpha-flta007/
Выполнен огневой тест 20 сек.
https://fireflyspace.com/missions/alpha-flta007/
Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/392320.png)Mission Summary
Alpha Flight 7 is the last flown in the rocket's current configuration and serves as a test flight with the primary goal to achieve nominal first and second stage performance.
Flight 7 will test and validate key systems ahead of Firefly's Block II configuration upgrade on Flight 8 that's designed to enhance reliability and manufacturability across the vehicle. The Block II configuration includes a 7-foot increase to Alpha's length, consolidated batteries and avionics built in house, an enhanced thermal protection system, and stronger carbon composite structures built with automated machinery.
The subsystems tested on Flight 7, including the in-house avionics and thermal improvements, will allow Firefly to gain flight heritage and validate lessons learned ahead of the full configuration upgrade.
Дата едет вправо
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ЦитироватьStairway To Seven
Liftoff Time (UTC)
00:20:00
Saturday February 21, 2026
... отодвинут дальше на неделю
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ЦитироватьStairway To Seven
Liftoff Time (UTC)
00:20:00
Saturday February 28, 2026
https://x.com/FireflySpace/status/2023871965048512547
ЦитироватьFirefly Aerospace @FireflySpace
Alpha Flight 7 is now targeting no earlier than February 27 for launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base.
With severe weather in the local area this week, we're working closely with @SLDelta30 and taking an abundance of caution for this test flight as part of our focus on enhanced safety, quality, and reliability. Stay tuned for more.
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