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Firefly Aerospace to Launch Alpha Rocket with 8 CubeSats on July 2

Firefly Aerospace is set for its fifth Alpha mission, 'Noise of Summer,' scheduled for July 2 from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The launch will deliver eight CubeSats to a Sun Synchronous Orbit. The live stream starts at 8:33 AM PDT on NASASpaceflight's YouTube channel.

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[SCRUB] Firefly Alpha Launches FLTA005 "Noise of Summer" • youtube.com

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Watch: Firefly prepares its Alpha rocket for a second launch attempt of NASA mission following ground systems issue • Spaceflight Now

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NASA Spaceflight • Aaron McCrea

Firefly set to launch Alpha on Noise of Summer mission

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This Week In Launch: Firefly back for its fifth flight • Space Explored

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Watch Firefly Aerospace launch 8 cubesats to orbit tonight • Space.com

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Firefly preparing for next launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base • ksby.com

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