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FAA Clears Firefly Alpha Rocket for Return to Flight

Investigation into April 29 Incident Closed

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Tom Patton
Sep 18, 2025
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The FAA has cleared the Firefly Alpha rocket to return to flight following the Flight 6 mishap on April 29, 2025.

“At Firefly, technical challenges aren’t roadblocks — they’re catalysts.”
Jordi Paredes Garcia, Firefly Aerospace

According to the company website, a thorough investigation was conducted in conjunction with the FAA, while at the same time an …

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