NASA CubeSat Rocket Launch Recap: Noise of Summer | Firefly Aerospace
The Alpha rocket lit up the night sky across the southwest United States just before Independence Day! Relive the excitement of Firefly's Noise of Summer Mission that launched 8 NASA CubeSats.
As part of NASA’s CubeSat Launch Initiative, Firefly Aerospace launched eight small satellites on July 3, 2024, aboard the company’s Alpha rocket. Named “Noise of Summer,” the rocket successfully lifted off from Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg in California at 9:04 p.m. PDT.
The CubeSat missions were designed by universities and NASA centers and cover science that includes climate studies, satellite technology development, and educational outreach to students.
Firefly Aerospace completed its Venture-Class Launch Services Demonstration 2 contract with this launch. The agency’s venture-class contracts offer launch opportunities for new providers, helping grow the commercial launch industry and leading to cost-effective competition for future NASA missions.
NASA’s CubeSat Launch Initiative provides a low-cost way for universities, non-profits, science centers, and other researchers to conduct science and technology demonstrations in space.
Video Credit: Firefly Aerospace
Duration: 1 minute, 18 seconds
Release Date: Aug. 13, 2024
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