Firefly Aerospace is a Texas-based private aerospace company that provides end-to-end space transportation services. It specializes in the development of small to medium-lift launch vehicles like the Alpha rocket and lunar landers such as Blue Ghost, along with on-orbit services using its Elytra space tug. Firefly works with partners like NASA and ESA, securing contracts for commercial lunar payload services and missions to the far side of the Moon. The company aims to provide affordable and reliable space access for government and commercial customers, contributing to lunar and cislunar exploration.
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Ramon Sanchez is tasked with driving Firefly Aerospace's production scaling and operational execution.
Ramon Sanchez has been named Chief Operating Officer at Firefly Aerospace.
Ramon Sanchez will begin his role as Chief Operating Officer at Firefly Aerospace on December 22.
Ramon Sanchez will be responsible for Firefly Aerospace's day-to-day operations.
Firefly Aerospace and Volta Space Technologies have reached a commercial payload agreement.
Ray Allensworth is the spacecraft program director for Firefly Aerospace.
Firefly is partnering with Kratos Defense and Security Solutions as a member of the MACH-TB 2.0 team.
Firefly Aerospace's Alpha launch vehicle is suitable for hypersonic testing.
Firefly is a launch partner for Kratos in support of a critical national security program.
In January 2023, Isar Aerospace signed a dedicated-flight agreement with Spaceflight Inc. for a 2026 launch.
Firefly Aerospace completed its acquisition of SciTec, Inc. for a combination of cash and Firefly stock.
Firefly Aerospace completed its $855 million acquisition of SciTec Inc. on November 5, 2025.
Firefly Aerospace plans to integrate its hardware with SciTec’s AI software capabilities for a wider range of missions, especially in defense.
Firefly Aerospace received a $176.7 million contract in July for a fourth mission of its Blue Ghost Lander.
Firefly Aerospace posted quarterly revenues of $30.8 million for Q3, which is 98% higher than Q2.
Firefly Aerospace was the first commercial company to successfully land and complete a mission on the lunar surface this year.
Firefly Aerospace has a revenue backlog of $1.3 billion across all of its hardware business lines.
Firefly Aerospace has multiple NASA Commercial Lunar Payload Services missions scheduled.
Firefly Aerospace's stock price remains well below its IPO price of $45.
Firefly Aerospace reported a net loss of $140.4 million for the quarter.