Northrop Grumman Corporation has partnered with Firefly Aerospace to develop an American-built first-stage upgrade for the Antares rocket, known as the Antares 330. The new stage will utilize seven of Firefly's Miranda engines and leverage its composites technology.
Firefly Aerospace Inc., a leading provider of economical launch vehicles, has completed an oversubscribed $75 million Series A funding round led by DADA Holdings. The company plans to use the funds to support its flagship Alpha small launch vehicle and expand its services.
Firefly Aerospace has secured AS9100 quality certification as it advances from developmental to production phase ahead of its Alpha launch vehicle's inaugural flight later this year. The certification marks a key milestone in Firefly's maturation process, with CEO Dr.
Aerojet Rocketdyne and Firefly Aerospace have announced a cooperative agreement to provide flexible access to space. The partnership combines the capabilities of both companies to offer dedicated small and medium launch capabilities to low Earth orbit (LEO), geosynchronous orbit (GEO) and the Moon.
Firefly Aerospace has signed a Long-term Purchase Agreement with RUAG Space for Separation Systems. This contract creates a supplier agreement for Firefly launch vehicles and recognizes future business prospects based on Firefly's Alpha launch vehicle.