Respected Aerospace Executive Joins Firefly's Leadership Team Amid Growing Space Transportation Needs

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. With the recent successful launch of Firefly’s Alpha FLTA002 mission, Firefly became the first company to launch and reach orbit from U.S. soil in only its second attempt. Mr. Emerson is also a former Chairman & CEO of Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc., where he developed and executed a strategy to grow Airbus’ U.S. space business. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of AE Industrial Partners portfolio companies’ Belcan and The Atlas Group.