Benton’s grandaughter, Meagan Roth, Launch Conductor for Firefly Aerospace’s maiden voyage; The Menard News was there

Meagan Roth, granddaughter of LaVerne Benton, was Launch Conductor for Firefly Aerospace’s maiden flight - Alpha FLTA001 Dream. After an an abort during the first countdown, Firefly “Recycled,” reloaded propellant on to the rocket, and hit their T-0 lift off time of 6:59 PST on September 2, 2021. Alpha roared into the air, propelled by 4 kerolox Reaver engines. The rocket passed through M...