A preflight test in Texas did not go according to plan for Firefly Aerospace on September 29, when the first stage of its Alpha rocket exploded in dramatic fashion. The resulting fireball and smoke ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A Firefly Aerospace rocket exploded during testing at its Central Texas testing center on Monday, according to Firefly Aerospace. The testing happened at Firefly’s facility in Briggs, ...

Firefly Aerospace Inc. suffered another setback Monday when a rocket it was preparing for launch exploded in a massive fireball during ground testing at its facility north of Austin. Firefly stock ...

The Vandenberg's Space Launch Delta 30 unit confirmed that it triggered the Alpha rocket's flight termination system, causing the explosion. "A team of investigators will convene to determine the ...

Firefly Aerospace stock plunged after a company rocket exploded during testing. Shares of the space technology provider fell 20.7%, closing at $29.32, while the S&P 500 rose 0.4% and the Dow Jones ...

The first stage of Firefly Aerospace's 96-foot-tall Alpha rocket exploded while the spacecraft was vertical on a test stand in Briggs, Texas. Firefly made a name for itself in 2025 when its Blue Ghost ...