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Firefly Aerospace Wins $1.3B Engine Deal with AST SpaceMobile

November 8, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Firefly Aerospace wins $1.3 billion engine deal with AST SpaceMobile.
Deal includes 27 Miranda engines and 9 Vira engines for Blacklift rockets.
AST targets late 2028 for debut launch of Blacklift.
Firefly's stock jumps 36.8% following the announcement.

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Strategic Implications

This deal may signal a significant shift in the satellite launch market, as companies like AST SpaceMobile seek to secure access to space amid global scarcity. The partnership could strengthen Firefly's position in the industry, which suggests a growing trend towards vertical integration in launch systems.

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What Happened

US Rocket Production Ramps Up Amid Global Launch Scarcity

Firefly Aerospace has secured a $1.3 billion deal to supply core engines for AST SpaceMobile’s new rocket, Blacklift. The agreement includes the delivery of 27 Miranda engines and 9 Vira engines for the first three Blacklift rockets. AST SpaceMobile aims to launch its Blacklift rocket in late 2028, with the goal of deploying a satellite constellation for global cellular broadband service. This development was reported by Reuters.

Source | Originally Published: November 6, 2023

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