It's a "go" for the planned launch of a new type of rocket from the Central Coast Thursday night. Texas-based Firefly Aerospace is planning to launch its Alpha rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base.
It's a nearly 100 foot tall rocket intended to carry smaller payloads into orbit at lower than traditional costs. It can carry a payload of a little over a ton. The average launch cost is estimated to be around $15 million dollars.
The four hour window for the test launch opens at 6 p.m. PST. It's not carrying a traditional payload. For the test, it's taking memorabilia from schools into orbit.
