Firefly Launches from Vandenberg Air Force Base with USAF Support

Firefly Aerospace, a developer of orbital launch vehicles, has received a ‘Statement of Support’ from the US Air Force for its Alpha and Beta launch vehicles. The US Air Force will support Firefly’s launches from Vandenberg Air Force Base’s SLC-2W, enabling the company to ramp up to monthly launches by the end of 2020. Firefly CEO Dr. Tom Markusic expressed gratitude for the support, citing the historic significance of SLC-2W. The partnership was first reported by Firefly Aerospace.