New rocket company fails to achieve launch on 2nd attempt
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Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket was unable to lift off from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
A year after its first rocket launch failed, a new aerospace company was unsuccessful early Friday in its second attempt to place multiple satellites into orbit. Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket was unable to lift off from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, and follow a planned arc over the Pacific Ocean toward space. A live video feed showed the launch countdown go to zero and then abort at 12:52 a.m. Friday. “The vehicle went into auto abort after ignition. This is designed into the system to ensure safety,” the company said in a Twitter post. "The team scrubbed tonight's launch attempt and is reviewing ...