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Firefly Aerospace Selected as NRO Launch Provider

End-to-End Space Transportation Company to Support US Government Missions

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. CEO Bill Weber stated that Firefly is ready to support the NRO’s responsive space needs, citing advancements in its facilities, manufacturing capabilities, and operations.

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    Source: Firefly Aerospace (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2025-1764102000214-583
    URL: https://fireflyspace.com/news/firefly-aerospace-onboarded-as-launch-provider-for-the-nro-with-alpha-rocket/
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    Firefly Aerospace Selected as NRO Launch Provider

    End-to-End Space Transportation Company to Support US Government Missions

    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. CEO Bill Weber stated that Firefly is ready to support the NRO’s responsive space needs, citing advancements in its facilities, manufacturing capabilities, and operations.

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      Source: Firefly Aerospace (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2025-1764102000214-583
      URL: https://fireflyspace.com/news/firefly-aerospace-onboarded-as-launch-provider-for-the-nro-with-alpha-rocket/
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