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Firefly Set To Launch Lockheed Martin Payload Showcasing Responsive Space Operations

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, December 19th, 2023

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Firefly Set To Launch Lockheed Martin Payload Showcasing Responsive Space Operations

Firefly Aerospace Alpha launch vehicle on the pad. Photo: Firefly Aerospace

Firefly Aerospace as early as Wednesday morning Pacific Standard Time plans to launch a payload built by Lockheed Martin [LMT] in a mission showcasing rapid responsive space operations by both companies. The electronically steered antenna (ESA) payload will be launched aboard an Alpha launch vehicle from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., with the daily 20-minute launch window open at 9:18 a.m. PST on Dec. 20 with backup launch dates through Dec. 22. The Alpha FLTA004 mission is dubbed “Fly the…

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