Key Takeaways
- Firefly Aerospace and SSC collaborate on satellite launch service.
- Alpha rocket will launch from Esrange Launch Complex 3C.
- Inaugural Alpha launch scheduled for 2026.
- New launch service supports commercial customers in European market.
Firefly Aerospace and Swedish Space Corporation to Launch Satellites from Esrange in Sweden
US Company Partners with Swedish Space Corporation for Orbital Launch Service in Europe
Firefly Aerospace and Swedish Space Corporation have signed a collaborative agreement to jointly launch satellites with Firefly’s Alpha rocket from Esrange Space Center in Sweden, starting in 2026. This partnership will establish an orbital launch service in Europe with a flight-proven launch vehicle, supporting commercial, civil, and defense customers. As part of the agreement, Firefly’s Alpha rocket will launch from Esrange Launch Complex 3C, where pad modifications are already underway. The new complex will support commercial customers in the broader European market and enable tactically responsive space missions to further advance national security for NATO countries.
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