Firefly Aerospace has appointed Deborah Lee James and Robert Cardillo to its Board of Directors, with Dr. Tom Markusic as CEO.

Firefly Aerospace has completed stage 1 acceptance testing of its Alpha launch vehicle and signed new customer agreements with Spire Global and Geometric Space Corporation. The Alpha launch vehicle is designed to deliver 1 metric ton to LEO and 630 kg to SSO, providing a unique capability in the small launch vehicle market.

Firefly Aerospace has announced Ocula, a new commercial lunar imaging service offering high-resolution ultraviolet and visible spectrum imaging from lunar orbit. Powered by telescopes from the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Ocula will provide critical data for future human and robotic missions and support national security with intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.

Firefly Aerospace announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 19,296,000 shares at $45.00 per share. The company has granted underwriters a 30-day option to purchase additional shares.

Firefly Aerospace announced a second multi-launch agreement with L3Harris for up to 20 Alpha launches, expanding its launch services beyond existing agreements. According to Firefly, the new agreement supports L3Harris' space business and will enable the company to provide dedicated launch options for customers.

Firefly Aerospace reported strong second-quarter earnings after its historic IPO, with a $1.3 billion backlog at the end of July. The company also secured FAA clearance for its Alpha spacecraft to return to flight.

Firefly Aerospace has announced the selection of three educational payloads for launch as part of its DREAM program. The program, established in 2019, aims to make space attainable for everyone and provide opportunities for students to develop an interest in STEM fields.

Firefly Aerospace has appointed Ramon Sanchez as Chief Operating Officer, effective December 22. Sanchez joins from Boeing with over two decades of experience in production operations for commercial, civil, and national security programs.

Firefly Aerospace has announced plans to automate composite rocket production with Ingersoll Machine Tools' Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) Mongoose Hybrid systems. The first system will be installed at its Texas facility in May 2021, followed by a second automated assembly line in Florida Space Coast beginning in 2022.

Firefly Aerospace has been awarded an $8.2 million grant from the Texas Space Commission to expand its spacecraft manufacturing capabilities in Central Texas. The funding will support critical infrastructure improvements, workforce training, and STEM outreach programs.

Firefly Aerospace has been awarded a contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to develop a ceramic matrix composite nozzle extension for liquid rocket engines. The new material is expected to improve performance by increasing launch vehicle payload capability while lowering production costs compared to industry standard metal-based nozzle extensions.

Firefly Aerospace has been awarded a contract by the US Department of Defense for a responsive on-orbit mission utilizing its Elytra spacecraft. As part of this project, Elytra will host government payloads and perform tasks such as space domain awareness operations in low Earth orbit.

Firefly Aerospace has been awarded a $21.81 million contract to launch the U.S. Space Force's VICTUS SOL Tactically Responsive Space mission aboard its Alpha rocket.

Firefly Aerospace has signed a multi-launch agreement with L3Harris for three dedicated launches on its Alpha vehicle in 2026. The contract further positions Firefly as the leader in small-lift launch services.

Firefly Aerospace has been awarded a fixed-price NASA contract for a dedicated Alpha launch of the Investigation of Convective Updrafts (INCUS) mission from Wallops Flight Facility. The company will provide responsive operations and mission flexibility, with the Alpha rocket supporting dedicated missions like INCUS.

Firefly Aerospace has been awarded a NASA contract to launch NOAA's QuickSounder environmental satellite on its Alpha rocket in 2026. The mission is part of NOAA's Near Earth Orbit Network (NEON) program, which aims to improve weather forecasting and climate models.

Firefly Aerospace has awarded SpaceX a contract to launch its Blue Ghost lunar lander in 2023. The Blue Ghost spacecraft will carry NASA instruments and technology demonstration payloads, as well as separately contracted commercial payloads.

Firefly Aerospace has awarded a Launch Services Agreement (LSA) to Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL), allowing the small satellite company to utilize the Firefly Alpha launch vehicle. The agreement, announced June 4, 2018, marks the first time SSTL will use the Alpha launch vehicle, with launches set to begin in early 2020.

Firefly Aerospace successfully landed its Blue Ghost lunar lander on the Moon's surface as part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative. The mission marks a historic milestone for the company, which has become the first commercial entity to achieve a fully successful soft-landing on the lunar surface.

Firefly Aerospace has completed the acquisition of SciTec National Security Technology Company, a leading provider of advanced national security technologies. The deal brings together over four decades of experience in supporting high-stakes national security missions with Firefly's launch, lunar, and in-space vehicles.