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 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 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.