
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.
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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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