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.

Firefly Aerospace has secured an oversubscribed $175 million Series D funding round led by RPM Ventures. The round valued Firefly at over $2 billion, solidifying the company's position as a leader in responsive space services.

Firefly Aerospace has completed the first hot fire test for its Miranda engine, a critical milestone in the development of its propulsion system. The test was conducted at Firefly's rocket test and production site in Texas and validates the design of the engine's startup sequence and transient conditions.

Firefly Aerospace has completed the development and assembly of its Blue Ghost lander structure and fluid systems, a critical milestone for its first lunar mission slated to launch in 2024 under NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative. The company's Texas-based spacecraft facility played a key role in this achievement.

Firefly Aerospace completed risk reduction testing for critical Miranda engine components ahead of the first hot fire scheduled this summer. Leveraging its flight-proven Reaver engines, Miranda will power the Medium Launch Vehicle (MLV) Firefly is co-developing with Northrop Grumman.

Firefly Aerospace conducted its first test launch of the Alpha launch vehicle from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The maiden flight demonstrated the company's capabilities, but an electrical issue caused a safe termination of flight.

Firefly Aerospace has introduced its Elytra orbital vehicle line, which offers enhanced on-orbit mobility and services. According to Firefly Aerospace, CEO Bill Weber, 'Elytra further expands our on-orbit services by opening access to more orbits, extending the life of each mission, and providing deorbiting services to help minimize space debris.

Firefly Aerospace has expanded its manufacturing facilities in Briggs, Texas, to support the production of Northrop Grumman's Antares 330 and the Medium Launch Vehicle (MLV). The company has added two new test stands and installed state-of-the-art machinery, including a new Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) machine.

Firefly Aerospace has entered into a Launch Services Agreement with Innovative Space Logistics BV (ISILAUNCH), a Netherlands-based launch services subsidiary of ISIS - Innovative Solutions in Space B.V. ISILAUNCH will offer dedicated and rideshare launch opportunities on the Firefly's Alpha launch vehicle, starting in 2020.

Firefly Aerospace has entered a launch brokerage agreement with Spaceflight, enabling dedicated rideshare launch opportunities on the Firefly Alpha launch vehicle. The partnership aims to provide affordable and convenient access to space for small satellites.

Firefly Aerospace has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with York Space Systems for the development of integrated launch services and spacecraft mission solutions. The partnership aims to provide customers with a single point of entry to build space-based businesses, leveraging Firefly's Alpha launch vehicle and York's S-CLASS spacecraft platform.

Firefly Aerospace has filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to pursue an initial public offering (IPO) of its common stock.

Firefly Aerospace is partnering with Kratos Defense and Security Solutions as part of the MACH-TB 2.0 team, a national coalition driving the next era of American hypersonics. Led by Kratos, the initiative aims to advance hypersonic testing, enabling rapid innovation and deployment of critical defense technologies.

Firefly Aerospace successfully launched its Blue Ghost lunar lander on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, marking a significant milestone in the company's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative. With a target landing date of March 2, 2025, Firefly's 60-day mission will include approximately 45 days on-orbit and 14 days of lunar surface operations.

Firefly Aerospace has announced the launch of its initial public offering, with the roadshow set to begin soon. The company plans to use the funds raised from the offering to repay outstanding borrowings and for general corporate purposes.

Firefly Aerospace is set to launch its Alpha FLTA006 mission for Lockheed Martin's LM 400 spacecraft, with a scheduled launch date no earlier than March 15. The mission will demonstrate the company's risk-reduction and pathfinding efforts.

Firefly Aerospace has appointed Bill Weber as its new CEO, effective immediately. Weber previously served as President, CEO, and Director of KeyW Corporation, where he led the company through a multi-year transformation focusing on driving consistent growth.

Firefly Aerospace has appointed Bretton Alexander as Chief Revenue Officer, bringing over 30 years of aerospace experience to the role. Based in Washington D.

Firefly Aerospace has appointed Dan Fermon as Chief Operating Officer, bringing decades of experience to the role. Prior to joining Firefly, Fermon was a Vice President at AE Industrial Partners, where he improved operational performance through cross-portfolio projects and synergies execution.

Firefly Aerospace has named Jason Kim as its new CEO, effective October 1, 2024. With over two decades of experience in the aerospace and defense sectors, Kim will lead the company's launch, lunar, and on-orbit programs.