What Happened
Record Backlog of $1.7 Billion Amid Strong Revenue Growth
Firefly Aerospace announced its third quarter 2026 financial results, reporting revenue of $110.7 million, a 259% increase from the same period last year. The company also achieved a record backlog of $1.7 billion at quarter end, driven by strong demand for its commercial space services. Firefly completed the expansion of its spacecraft cleanroom facility, which enables the simultaneous assembly and integration of up to 12 lunar landers and orbital vehicles. The company signed several new contracts, including its first European launch contracts and a $94 million Space Force contract. This news was first reported by Investing News Network.