Alpha FLTA006
FLTA006 launched Lockheed Martin's Message in a Booster mission on April 29, 2025. A first-stage rupture just after separation damaged the upper-stage nozzle extension; the second stage continued to 320 km altitude but fell short of orbital velocity, and both stages and the LM 400 payload were lost in the Pacific.
Identity
- Aliases
- Alpha Flight 6Message in a BoosterFLTA006 Message in a Booster
- Name
- Alpha FLTA006
- Status
- destroyed
Details
- Description
- FLTA006 launched Lockheed Martin's Message in a Booster mission on April 29, 2025. A first-stage rupture just after separation damaged the upper-stage nozzle extension; the second stage continued to 320 km altitude but fell short of orbital velocity, and both stages and the LM 400 payload were lost in the Pacific.
- First Flight Date
- 2025-04-29
- Manufacturer
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
Links
- Official Url
- https://fireflyspace.com/missions/alpha-flta006/
Assets & Meta
- Creation Time
- July 14, 2026 at 01:31:28 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 14, 2026 at 01:31:28 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 2025-04-29
- Search Name
- Alpha FLTA006 Alpha Flight 6 Message in a Booster FLTA006 Message in a Booster
- Vehicle Code
- FLTA006