Key Takeaways
- Firefly Aerospace doubled its manufacturing facilities in Briggs, Texas.
- Added two new test stands and installed state-of-the-art machinery.
- New AFP machine can produce rockets up to nine times faster at one-seventh of the cost.
Firefly Aerospace Doubles Facilities in Briggs, Texas to Support Medium Launch Vehicle
Space Transportation Company Expands Manufacturing Capabilities with New Machinery
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 is utilizing the AFP machine to rapidly fabricate carbon composite structures for rocket production. According to CEO Bill Weber, the expansion has been completed in less than a year’s time. Firefly is focused on delivering responsive, reliable, and affordable space access for government and commercial customers.
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