Firefly conducted the first flight test of our Alpha vehicle on September 2, 2021. Although the vehicle did not make it to orbit, the day marked a major advancement for the Firefly team, as we demonstrated that we “arrived” as a company capable of building and launching rockets. We also acquired a wealth of flight data that will greatly enhance the likelihood of Alpha achieving orbit during its second flight. In short, we had a very successful first flight. Here are a few specific notes about th

The newest addition to the Firefly test site: a high-speed video camera. High speed video reveals new details about critical processes, such as startup and shutdown dynamics. Check out this Reaver engine test we captured on the new cam yesterday! | Firefly Aerospace

A little country, ice creaming, BBQing, firefly catching and kitchen dancing. That’s a good weekend. | Erin McElroy

Experience the magic of a firefly meteor shower with this glowing science mini experiment. Crush vitamin B2 tablets and sprinkle the powder onto paper to mimic stardust. Place a glass of water nearby, shine a bright light, then turn off the lights—and watch as the scene transforms into a sparkling display of glowing trails, just like fireflies or falling meteors. It’s a simple, beautiful reaction that feels like catching stardust in a jar. A must-try visual experiment that's both relaxing and en