Today we performed a test of the Alpha flight first stage. The four Reaver engines performed 35 seconds of thrust vector control maneuvers, challenging the flame deflectors to constrain all that Reaver power! Today's test was a major step in Firefly's march to first flight. | Firefly Aerospace

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