[Launch Alert] Failed Rocket Launch

[Launch Alert]

The following are Vandenberg SFB news releases about last night's failed rocket launch:

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FIREFLY ALPHA TERMINATED MID-FLIGHT
Space Launch Delta 30 Public Affairs

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Space Launch Delta 30 terminated the Firefly Aerospace Inc., Alpha rocket over the Pacific Ocean at 7:01 p.m. Pacific Time after a successful lift off at 6:59 p.m. Pacific  Time from Space Launch Complex-2 at Vandenberg SFB Sept. 2.

There were no injuries associated with the anomaly.

A team of investigators will convene to determine the cause of the failure.

More information will be released as it becomes available,

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CAUTION URGED DUE TO POSSIBLE DEBRIS FROM TERMINATED LAUNCH
Space Launch Delta 30 Public Affairs

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Space Launch Delta 30 terminated the Firefly Aerospace Inc., Alpha rocket over the Pacific Ocean on Sept. 2.

As a result there may be debris in the local area.

A team of investigators has determined that any debris from the rocket should be considered unsafe.

All recreational facilities, including beaches on-base that were closed for the launch will remain closed until further notice due to the ongoing investigation.

If you see or suspect debris in your area, please stay at least 50 feet away and report any findings to the Firefly Aerospace Inc. hotline at 805-605-2734.