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Firefly Aerospace Selected for NASA's VCLS Demo 2 Contract

December 11, 2020
2 min read
Sponsored by: Jumpseat Solutions
Key Takeaways
  • Firefly Aerospace selected for NASA's VCLS Demo 2 contract.
  • Mission Two involves launch of two CubeSat constellations.
  • Launch vehicle will provide LEO launch solutions for up to ten metric tons of payload.
  • Firefly's Alpha launch vehicle on schedule for maiden launch in Q1 2021.
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Strategic Implications

This selection may indicate NASA's confidence in Firefly's capabilities and commitment to supporting the nation's emerging small launch industrial base. The partnership could pave the way for Firefly to bridge demand between pure small launch capability and the National Security Space Launch program, potentially disrupting the launch services market. Firefly's focus on affordability, convenience, and reliability may also benefit the space industry as a whole.

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What Happened

Private Launch Company Lands NASA Contract for Small Satellite Launch

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. has been selected by NASA for the launch of Mission Two of the Venture Class Launch Service Demonstration 2 (VCLS Demo 2) contract. The mission involves launching two CubeSat constellations to a 550 km Sun-Synchronous Orbit. Firefly’s Alpha launch vehicle is on schedule for its maiden launch in the first quarter of 2021. The company is developing a family of launch and in-space vehicles and services that provide industry-leading affordability, convenience, and reliability. This partnership with NASA may signal a significant expansion of Firefly’s capabilities and its position in the launch services market.

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Companies Mentioned
Firefly Aerospace NASA Vandenberg AFB Blue Ghost Lunar Lander Space Utility Vehicle
Topics
Small Launch Services Private Space Companies NASA Contract Launch Services Market LEO Launch
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Firefly Aerospace Selected for NASA's VCLS Demo 2 Contract

December 11, 2020
2 min read
Sponsored by: Jumpseat Solutions
Key Takeaways
  • Firefly Aerospace selected for NASA's VCLS Demo 2 contract.
  • Mission Two involves launch of two CubeSat constellations.
  • Launch vehicle will provide LEO launch solutions for up to ten metric tons of payload.
  • Firefly's Alpha launch vehicle on schedule for maiden launch in Q1 2021.
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Strategic Implications

This selection may indicate NASA's confidence in Firefly's capabilities and commitment to supporting the nation's emerging small launch industrial base. The partnership could pave the way for Firefly to bridge demand between pure small launch capability and the National Security Space Launch program, potentially disrupting the launch services market. Firefly's focus on affordability, convenience, and reliability may also benefit the space industry as a whole.

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What Happened

Private Launch Company Lands NASA Contract for Small Satellite Launch

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. has been selected by NASA for the launch of Mission Two of the Venture Class Launch Service Demonstration 2 (VCLS Demo 2) contract. The mission involves launching two CubeSat constellations to a 550 km Sun-Synchronous Orbit. Firefly’s Alpha launch vehicle is on schedule for its maiden launch in the first quarter of 2021. The company is developing a family of launch and in-space vehicles and services that provide industry-leading affordability, convenience, and reliability. This partnership with NASA may signal a significant expansion of Firefly’s capabilities and its position in the launch services market.

Source

Companies Mentioned
Firefly Aerospace NASA Vandenberg AFB Blue Ghost Lunar Lander Space Utility Vehicle
Topics
Small Launch Services Private Space Companies NASA Contract Launch Services Market LEO Launch
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