Firefly Alpha Flight 7 Explodes on Test Stand
by Brian Wang from NextBigFuture.com on (#70DW3)
The first stage of Firefly's Alpha Flight 7 rocket exploded during testing. Proper safety protocols were followed, and all personnel are safe. The company is assessing the impact to its stage test stand, and no other facilities were impacted. Firefly Aerospace's first stage booster for its seventh Alpha rocket flight exploded on September 29, 2025, ...