Firefly conducted the first flight test of our Alpha vehicle on September 2, 2021. Although the vehicle did not make it to orbit, the day marked a major advancement for the Firefly team, as we demonstrated that we “arrived” as a company capable of building and launching rockets. We also acquired a wealth of flight data that will greatly enhance the likelihood of Alpha achieving orbit during its second flight. In short, we had a very successful first flight. Here are a few specific notes about th

A little country, ice creaming, BBQing, firefly catching and kitchen dancing. That’s a good weekend. | Erin McElroy

Experience the magic of a firefly meteor shower with this glowing science mini experiment. Crush vitamin B2 tablets and sprinkle the powder onto paper to mimic stardust. Place a glass of water nearby, shine a bright light, then turn off the lights—and watch as the scene transforms into a sparkling display of glowing trails, just like fireflies or falling meteors. It’s a simple, beautiful reaction that feels like catching stardust in a jar. A must-try visual experiment that's both relaxing and en