Firefly Aerospace has announced plans to add an Alpha launch capability at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS) on Wallops Island, Virginia. The new facility will support Firefly’s responsive space missions and enable the company to offer a diverse set of launch sites. This development may signal Firefly’s growing presence in the launch market, particularly with its commitment to establishing a regular on-demand launch service. As noted by Governor Glenn Youngkin, the Commonwealth plays a critical role in supporting national security as the need to maintain our nation’s leadership in space becomes increasingly evident.