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 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 announced its Alpha Flight 5 (FLTA005) mission, called Noise of Summer, which is scheduled to launch no earlier than June 26. The mission will deploy eight educational payloads for NASA's CubeSat Launch Initiative, providing low-cost access to space for U.
Firefly Aerospace has announced a multi-launch agreement with Lockheed Martin for 25 launches on its Alpha rocket through 2029. The partnership commits Lockheed Martin to 15 launch reservations and 10 optional launches.
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 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 been selected by the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) as a launch provider with its Alpha rocket. As part of the Streamlined Launch Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contract (SLIC), Firefly will support NRO launches from both Vandenberg and Cape Canaveral, with a 10-year ordering period valued at up to $700 million.
Firefly Aerospace has closed a third tranche of Series C funding, valuing the company at $1.5 billion pre-money. The round is being led by existing investors AE Industrial Partners and new investor Mitsui & Co.
Firefly Aerospace, Inc., an end-to-end space transportation company, and Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company small satellite constellation prime, have entered the hot standby phase for VICTUS NOX, a Tactically Responsive Space mission led by Space Systems Command's Space Safari Program Office. The team stands ready for the 24-hour callup and orbit requirements to complete final operations and launch at the first available window.
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 appointed Bretton Alexander as Chief Revenue Officer, bringing over 30 years of aerospace experience to the role. Based in Washington D.
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 announced the strategic acquisition of Spaceflight Inc. to bolster its on-orbit services and expand its capabilities in space transportation. The acquisition complements Firefly's full-service launch, on-orbit, and lunar lander business, with terms not disclosed.
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 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.
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.