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Firefly On Track For Alpha Test Launch After Certification

Reaver
Testing of the Alpha's Reaver engines carried out by Firefly.
Credit: Edwards Media / Firefly
LOS ANGELES—Space startup Firefly Aerospace aims to complete the first launch of its two-stage Alpha rocket as early as September and says testing of engines and site preparation remain on track despite the threat of potential disruption related to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Overall we’ve weathered the...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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