💨 Abstract

Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket experienced a technical issue on its sixth flight, causing a Lockheed Martin satellite to crash into the Pacific Ocean. The engine nozzle on Alpha's upper portion broke off, reducing thrust, and the rocket ascended to 320 km but failed to reach its intended orbit. Four of six Alpha flights since 2021 have failed.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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