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 successfully launched its Alpha FLTA005 rocket as part of the Venture-Class Launch Services Demonstration 2 contract with NASA. The mission, called Noise of Summer, lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base on July 3, 2024.
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, an end-to-end space transportation company, has signed a launch agreement with Lockheed Martin to support a technology demonstration mission aboard its Alpha vehicle. The partnership represents a significant expansion of Firefly's services, Breaking Defense reports.
Firefly Aerospace has added former NASA Administrator James Bridenstine to its Advisory Board, effective immediately. Bridenstine joins the company amid recent success in its Alpha rocket program and upcoming lunar missions.
Firefly Aerospace has added Chris Emerson, a seasoned aerospace leader with decades of experience, to its Board of Directors. Effective immediately, Emerson will offer his counsel as Firefly looks to build off its successful launch earlier this month.
The US Space Force has selected Firefly Aerospace for its VICTUS NOX mission, worth $17.6M, to demonstrate end-to-end tactical responsive space capabilities. The effort will include the launch segment, space segment, ground segment, and on-orbit operations from Low-Earth Orbit (LEO).
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 conducted its first-ever test flight of the Alpha rocket, achieving successful liftoff and progression to supersonic speed. The mission lasted over two minutes before an anomaly occurred, resulting in an early end.
Firefly Aerospace and Exolaunch GmbH have announced a Launch Services Agreement to integrate and launch multi-satellite clusters aboard Firefly's Alpha launch vehicle beginning in 2022. The partnership aims to accelerate the frequency of Alpha flights through collaborative efforts, leveraging Exolaunch's payload integration expertise and flight-proven launch hardware.
Firefly Aerospace has appointed Deborah Lee James and Robert Cardillo to its Board of Directors, with Dr. Tom Markusic as CEO.
Firefly Aerospace has been awarded the NASA Venture Class Launch Services Demonstration 2 (VCLS Demo 2) contract for the launch of two CubeSat constellations to a 550 km Sun-Synchronous Orbit. The company will bridge demand between pure small launch capability and the National Security Space Launch program, according to Firefly President Leslie Kovacs.
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 welcomed two new members to its Advisory Board, including Terry Boardman and General James Cartwright. Breaking Defense reports that the appointments reflect the company's growing presence in the launch services market.
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.