Firefly Scrubs Alpha Rocket Launch Due to High Winds
Firefly Aerospace has postponed the return-to-flight mission of its Alpha rocket, citing unfavorable high winds at its California launch site.

Evelyn Reed is Archeonis' lead space correspondent, covering commercial spaceflight, planetary science, and aerospace technology. She has reported on major missions from NASA, SpaceX, and other international space agencies.
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Firefly Aerospace has postponed the return-to-flight mission of its Alpha rocket, citing unfavorable high winds at its California launch site.
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