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
- Slug
- 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.
- Manufacturer Id
- jd7a69kxafjf2m8a52w1d9dpax7kqq25
- Operator Id
- jd7a69kxafjf2m8a52w1d9dpax7kqq25
- Vehicle Family Id
- nd7vbga03a5njp90anxm778cyd8ahkn0
Links
- Official Url
- https://fireflyspace.com/missions/alpha-flta006/
Assets & Meta
- Creation Time
- 7/14/2026, 1:31:28 AM
- Updated Time
- 7/14/2026, 1:31:28 AM
Other
- First Flight Date
- 2025-04-29
- Last Flight Date
- 2025-04-29
- Vehicle Code
- FLTA006