When is the next Firefly Alpha launch?

The next Firefly Alpha launch is ConnectedCosmos Launch 1 from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, scheduled for NET Q4 2026. The date is not yet confirmed and may change.

Where does Firefly Alpha launch from?

Recent and upcoming Firefly Alpha launches fly from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.

Who operates Firefly Alpha?

Firefly Alpha launches are operated by Firefly Aerospace.

How reliable is Firefly Alpha?

1 of 1 completed launches in Orbit's records since March 2026 were successful.

Can I watch the launch live?

Yes. Each launch page shows the official live stream when the provider publishes one, plus a countdown in your local time. Sign up free to get a notification before launch.

Next Firefly Alpha launch: NET Q4 2026

Alpha is Firefly Aerospace's small-lift rocket, launching from Vandenberg in California with a one-tonne class payload. It fills the gap between rideshares and dedicated medium rockets for commercial, NASA and US Space Force customers.

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Next launch

ConnectedCosmos Launch 1

Firefly Alpha Block 2 · Firefly Aerospace

NET Q4 2026Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA

TBD

Upcoming schedule

ConnectedCosmos Launch 2
Firefly Aerospace · Firefly Alpha Block 2
TBD
NET Q4 2026Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Placeholder date: Only a rough date (month, quarter or year) has been published. Expect it to change.
TBD
QuickSounder
Firefly Aerospace · Firefly Alpha Block 2
TBD
NET 15 Feb 2027Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Likely to move: On hold, still TBD, or it has slipped more than once in the last 30 days.Slipped once · +138 days since first tracked
TBD

Recent launches

Stairway to Seven
Thu 12 Mar 2026, 00:50 UTC · Firefly Alpha
Success

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Frequently asked questions

When is the next Firefly Alpha launch?: The next Firefly Alpha launch is ConnectedCosmos Launch 1 from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, scheduled for NET Q4 2026. The date is not yet confirmed and may change.
Where does Firefly Alpha launch from?: Recent and upcoming Firefly Alpha launches fly from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
Who operates Firefly Alpha?: Firefly Alpha launches are operated by Firefly Aerospace.
How reliable is Firefly Alpha?: 1 of 1 completed launches in Orbit's records since March 2026 were successful.
Can I watch the launch live?: Yes. Each launch page shows the official live stream when the provider publishes one, plus a countdown in your local time. Sign up free to get a notification before launch.

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ConnectedCosmos Launch 2

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