WASHINGTON: Firefly Aerospace confirmed the booster stage for an Alpha rocket was destroyed during a testing incident.
The mishap occurred at the company’s facility in Briggs, Texas.
This particular booster was scheduled for a launch in the coming weeks.
Firefly stated the first stage of its Alpha Flight 7 rocket experienced an event leading to its loss.
The company confirmed all proper safety protocols were followed during the testing.
All personnel at the facility were reported safe following the incident. – Reuters
