Firefly Aerospace receives FAA clearance to resume Alpha rocket launches after Flight 6 mishap

Firefly Aerospace Inc.

FAA clearance granted Aug 26, 2025; Flight 6 mishap occurred Apr 29, 2025.
Root cause: plume-induced flow separation from higher angle of attack caused booster rupture.
Corrective actions: thicker thermal protection on Stage 1, reduced angle of attack; already implemented.
Firefly now working to determine next launch window for Alpha Flight 7.
Both stages landed safely in Pacific; no public risk during mishap.

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