Firefly Aerospace pushes debut of Alpha Block 2 rocket to the fourth quarter of 2026
The revised timeline affects the company's plans for commercial launch services and technology demonstrations.
Will Robinson-Smith11 Aug 20261 min read
During an investor earnings call on Tuesday, Firefly Aerospace CEO Jason Kim said the company now expects to fly a total of three Alpha rockets this year.
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