The Journal of Space Commerce

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Alpha FLTA004 Launch Window Opens Tomorrow

Second Responsive Space Mission to be Flown by Firefly Aerospace

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Tom Patton
Dec 19, 2023
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The lunch window for "Fly the Lightning", the Firefly Aerospace Alpha FLTA004 mission, opens no earlier than December 20 with backup dates through December 22, depending on local weather. The daily 20-minute launch window will open at 9:18 am PST. This will be the second responsive space operations launched by the company.

"This team is utilizing lessons…

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