"Stairway to Seven": ICOR SV – Firefly Alpha (FLTA007) – Vandenberg SLC-2W – 12.03.2026 00:50 UTC

[Без_имени]

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/

[zandr]

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.

[zandr]

https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/8029/

Stairway To Seven
Liftoff Time (UTC)
00:50:00
Thursday February 19, 2026
...
Mission Details
Alpha Flight 7  (FLTA007)
Wiki
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
...

[zandr]

Код Выделить Развернуть

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSt-p4e0ez4

Alpha Flight 7 Static Fire Complete
   Firefly Aerospace
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.

[zandr]

https://fireflyspace.com/missions/alpha-flta007/

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.

[zandr]

Дата едет вправо
https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/8029/

Stairway To Seven
Liftoff Time (UTC)
00:20:00
Saturday February 21, 2026

[zandr]

... отодвинут дальше на неделю
https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/8029/

Stairway To Seven
Liftoff Time (UTC)
00:20:00
Saturday February 28, 2026

[zandr]

https://x.com/FireflySpace/status/2023871965048512547

Firefly 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.

"Не ангина, не простуда - Посерьёзнее беда - Полгода плохая погода..." ©

[zandr]

... страшный верхний ветер
https://x.com/FireflySpace/status/2027027370943692800

Firefly Aerospace  @FireflySpace
Due to high upper-level winds projected for Friday, Alpha Flight 7 is now scheduled to launch no earlier than Saturday, February 28 with backup days on March 1 and 2. Firefly will continue to work closely with @SLDelta30  to monitor the winds ahead of the upcoming test flight.

у нас будет уже весна :

[zandr]

https://x.com/FireflySpace/status/2027460392415347089

Firefly Aerospace  @FireflySpace
Our Alpha Flight 7 team is getting ready to step into the final Launch Readiness Review ahead of the Stairway to Seven. More to come on this weekend's test flight soon!
(Photo credit: @seanparkerphoto / Firefly Aerospace)

[zandr]

Firefly Aerospace  @FireflySpace
As we continue to monitor upper-level winds, Firefly is now targeting to launch Alpha Flight 7 no earlier than Sunday, March 1. Fairing transport and mating is underway. More to come soon on the Stairway to Seven test flight!

... на завтра.

[zandr]

https://x.com/FireflySpace/status/2027517169014051228

Firefly Aerospace  @FireflySpace  ·  Feb 28
Launch Readiness Review complete for Alpha Flight 7! Our two-hour launch window opens tomorrow at 4:50 pm PT. We're still working closely with @SLDelta30 to monitor upper-level winds while the team moves into the countdown for the Stairway to Seven.

Key objectives for this test flight:
- Achieve nominal first & second stage performance
- Test & validate key subsystems ahead of Alpha's Block II upgrade on Flight 8

We'll go live with @NASAspaceflight 20 minutes before liftoff: https://youtube.com/live/nyVbmoRXcvc?si=kuDBd5UVX8ew-p10

[zandr]

https://x.com/FireflySpace/status/2027932141447696532

Firefly Aerospace  @FireflySpace
Big steps are underway for the Stairway to Seven! The Alpha Flight 7 team rolled out the fairing and mated it to our rocket. We'll keep you updated as we continue to work with @SLDelta30 to monitor the winds for tomorrow as we prepare for our test flight with the two-hour window opening at 4:50 p.m. PT

[zandr]

Код Выделить Развернуть

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyVbmoRXcvc

Alpha Flight 7 "Stairway To Seven"
  Firefly Aerospace
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.
The Alpha FLTA007 Stairway To Seven mission is prepared to launch no earlier than Sunday, March 1, 2026. A 2 hour window begins at 4:50PM PST. Stairway To Seven will launch from Firefly's SLC-2 complex at the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
For more details on the Alpha FLTA007 Stairway To Seven mission and live stream, visit https://fireflyspace.com/missions/alp...
Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables government and commercial customers to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. As the partner of choice for responsive space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with an approximate 24-hour notice. Firefly is also the only company to achieve a fully successful landing on the Moon. Established in 2017, Firefly's engineering, manufacturing, and test facilities are co-located in central Texas to enable rapid innovation. The company's small- to medium-lift launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles are built with common flight-proven technologies to enable speed, reliability, and cost efficiencies for each mission from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. For more information, visit www.fireflyspace.com.
Live stream production services for this launch are provided by NASASpaceflight.com, ‪@NASASpaceflight‬.

[zandr]

https://x.com/FireflySpace/status/2028135477467885579

Firefly Aerospace  @FireflySpace
The Alpha Flight 7 team is working through the final steps ahead of the Stairway to Seven as we continue to monitor high upper-level winds. Our two-hour launch window for the test flight opens at 4:50 pm PT tonight, and our livestream co-hosted with @NASAspaceflight will begin 20 minutes before liftoff. Sign up to get notified when we go live here: https://youtube.com/live/nyVbmoRXcvc?si=T8cOoAndHVt2tQlg

[zandr]

Firefly Aerospace  @FireflySpace
Alpha Flight 7 has been scrubbed today due to high upper-level winds that exceed FAA safety parameters. The team will work closely with @SLDelta30 to determine the next available launch date for the Stairway to Seven test flight. Stay tuned for more information.

Перенос.

[zandr]

https://x.com/Dillonshrop06/status/2028219979724988913

Dillon  @Dillonshrop06
Hazard Map for Stairway to Seven
https://bit.ly/4cNReRI                       
NET March 02 0050 UTC
 

[Demir_Binici]

scrubbed today due to high upper-level winds that exceed FAA safety parameters

Starlink Group 17-23 вчера нормально улетели. Либо для них какие-то другие "FAA safety parameters", либо ветер другой.

[zandr]

Вероятно, выпущены новые уведомления
https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/8029/

Stairway To Seven
Liftoff Time (UTC)
00:50:00
Tuesday March 10, 2026

[Astro Cat]

Starlink Group 17-23 вчера нормально улетели. Либо для них какие-то другие "FAA safety parameters", либо ветер другой.

У Старлинка прямая орбита, а тут ретроградная?