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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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.
The stock price of Firefly Aerospace rose over 15% in aftermarket trading following the revenue announcement.
Firefly Aerospace completed its approximately $855 million acquisition of SciTec, a firm specializing in remote sensing and data processing solutions.
Firefly Aerospace plans to launch its eighth Alpha flight further down the line after several delays.
Firefly Aerospace now hopes to launch its seventh Alpha flight in Q4 2025 or Q1 2026.
Firefly Aerospace is pursuing applications for the Golden Dome program as outlined by CEO Jason Kim.
Firefly Aerospace increased its full year revenue guidance to between $150 million and $158 million.
The purchase price for SciTec, Inc. included a combination of cash and Firefly common stock.
The partnership between MBRSC and Firefly Aerospace was formalized earlier this year.
Spectre engines were first proven in space during Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost Mission I, which successfully landed on the Moon in March of 2025.
Agile Space Industries is testing Firefly Aerospace's Spectre engines at the Durango test facility under a new testing services contract.
Spectre engines are key to powering Firefly Aerospace's Elytra orbital vehicles.
The rover is being prepared in collaboration with Firefly Aerospace following tests conducted by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC).
Agile Space Industries is validating Firefly Aerospace's engines at the Durango facility for ambitious space missions.
Firefly Aerospace has successfully completed its acquisition of SciTec, Inc., which specializes in advanced national security technologies.
SciTec operates as a Firefly subsidiary, maintaining independent management under CEO Jim Lisowski while reporting to Firefly's CEO.
Firefly Aerospace integrates additional data centers and mission operation centers with the acquisition of SciTec.