Firefly Alpha carrying Lockheed Martin Satellite suffered Stage Separation Mishap | Space Voyaging Firefly launched the Lockheed Martin's LM 400 tech demo abord its Alpha Rocket, however, a mishap during stage separation may have compromised the mission

🚀 A Firefly's Alpha rocket launch from Vandenberg suffered a mishap during stage separation.

🛰️ The #FLTA006 mission was carrying Lockheed Martin's LM 400 tech demo satellite. As of now, it is unclear whether the payload has reached orbit.

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If they successfully fly FLTA007 with the name "who needs a nozzle" they win the internet.... just sayin...

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And after SECO...

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Uhm, looks like the second stage had a bit of an issue....

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#FireflyAerospace konpainiak #Alpha suzirian #FLTA006 “Message in a Booster” misioa jaurti berri du, #LockheedMartin enpresaren #LM400 froga satelitearekin.

Looks like there may have been some sort of engine nozzle issue on the @firefly-aerospace.bsky.social #FLTA006 Mission. Staging was "interesting" visually. According to Firefly's initial reports they HAVE made orbit so the mission continues but there will be some homework to do afterwards.

Via @firefly-aerospace.bsky.social - We have liftoff of Alpha #FLTA006 from Space Launch Delta 30 with #LockheedMartian's LM 400. The vehicle HAS reached orbit, the 2nd stage engine shut off as planned ahead of payload deployment in about 4 minutes that takes place during a comms blackout. 1/

SECO

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Séparation de la coiffe

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MECO
Séparation du 1er étage
Allumage du 2e étage

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Décollage

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Le profil de ce lancement

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Anatomie du lanceur Alpha

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Tous les critères de lancement sont au vert.

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Le tir du lanceur Firefly Alpha FLTA006 depuis le pas de tir SLC-2 de Vandenberg est prévu le 29 avril entre 13h37 et 15h17 GMT.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkus...

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Hey all, Daniel Suguwa here! Today's my 30th live stream, let's watch Firefly Alpha rocket - FLTA006 "Message in a Booster" - LM 400 Demo mission! :D

Stream link: youtu.be/NYObH8QrusU

#danielsuguwa #sarawakvtuber #borneovtuber #fireflyaerospace #lockheedmartin #fireflyalpha #flta006 #lm400techdemo

Launch of Firefly Aerospace #Alpha rocket with Lockheed Martin's LM 400 tech demonstrator satellite imminent. Watch live! #FLTA006 #MessageInABooster

@firefly-aerospace.bsky.social
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 & will keep you posted as we get more information. The rocket and spacecraft remain healthy and ready for launch.

🚀 Le lancement Alpha #FLTA006 de Firefly a été reporté ce jour à cause d'une anomalie sur un système sol

And scrubbed, but a nice umbilical shot :)
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C'est parti pour Firefly ALPHA #FLTA006 "Message in a Booster". La charge utile est un satellite démonstrateur technologique de Lockheed Martin.

Un lanceur qu'on ne voit clairement pas voler souvent, alors profitez-en 🚀

www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4wY...

Launch of Firefly Aerospace #Alpha rocket with Lockheed Martin's LM 400 tech demonstrator satellite imminent. Watch live! #FLTA006 #MessageInABooster

Hey all, Daniel Suguwa here! Today's my 27th live stream, let's watch Firefly Alpha rocket - FLTA006 "Message in a Booster" - LM 400 Demo mission! :D

Stream link: youtu.be/7oI1OvtIcWU

#danielsuguwa #sarawakvtuber #borneovtuber #fireflyaerospace #lockheedmartin #fireflyalpha #flta006 #lm400techdemo

Some views of the Lockheed Martin’s LM 400 tech demo payload

Source: www.flickr.com/photos/firef...

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And they are live from Vandy...

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📢 Jour de lancement
🚀 Alpha, mission #FLTA006 "Message In A Booster"
🛰 LM400 Demo, satellite de démonstration technologique en orbite basse de Lockheed Martin
⏰ 13h37 UTC
🌎Vandenberg, Californie
📷 Trevor Malhmann / Firefly Aerospace
📺 www.youtube.com/watc...

Looks like the weather has improved, let's see !

📸Firefly on the other site.

Livestream (starts in ~2 hrs from now) : www.youtube.com/live/P4wYA10...

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