China has launched its fourth publicly disclosed reusable experimental spacecraft into orbit, marking a significant advancement in its recoverable spaceflight program. According to AeroTime, the mission will focus on technology verification for reusable spacecraft, with the goal of supporting the peaceful use of outer space.
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.
Following a Technology Safeguards Agreement signed between Sweden and the US, Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) and Firefly Aerospace are moving closer to launching their first satellite from Esrange Space Center in Kiruna, Sweden. The agreement provides the legal and technical framework for U.
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.
Firefly Aerospace has signed an agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Innovation Unit to conduct a trade study on its capabilities for rapidly launching Elytra vehicles and supporting missions beyond Geosynchronous Orbit, referred to as xGEO.
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.