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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On 6 April 2026, Firefly Aerospace posted on X that it was working with Seagate Space to explore sea-based launch capabilities for the Alpha rocket.
Firefly Aerospace is evaluating sea-based launch platforms for Alpha to expand access to new orbits and inclinations.
Redwire’s cameras captured photos on Firefly’s Blue Ghost flight and on Intuitive Machines missions under NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services program.
SCALPSS was flown on Intuitive Machines’ IM-1 mission and Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost 1 mission.
Intuitive Machines, Firefly Aerospace, and Astrobotic are the three CLPS 1.0 incumbents with lunar surface track records competing for CX-2.
The Blue Ghost Mission 2 separation test demonstrated mechanisms on Elytra that release Firefly Aerospace’s Dual Payload Attach Fitting.
Firefly Aerospace can make multiple lunar landers a year instead of one after expanding its clean rooms for lunar landers.
Firefly Aerospace completed a separation test for Blue Ghost Mission 2.
Astrobotic Technology, Firefly Aerospace, and Intuitive Machines are CLPS providers.
Firefly Aerospace CEO Jason Kim is Firefly Aerospace’s chief executive officer.
Firefly Aerospace has signed an agreement to launch from the Esrange orbital launch complex.
The Canadian Space Agency cancelled a small science rover that had been expected to fly on a Firefly Aerospace lander in 2029.
Firefly Aerospace supported Lockheed Martin on the VICTUS DIEM mission for the US Space Force.
Firefly Aerospace is preparing for VICTUS HAZE, a TacRS mission scheduled for later in 2026.
Firefly Aerospace conducted two responsive space exercises on the VICTUS DIEM mission to practice emergency launch protocols.
On March 25, 2026, Firefly Aerospace participated in two U.S. Space Force responsive space exercises as part of the VICTUS DIEM mission.
Firefly Aerospace supported prime contractor Lockheed Martin during the VICTUS DIEM mission.
For VICTUS HAZE, Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha rocket will launch a satellite built by True Anomaly to demonstrate on-orbit maneuverability and proximity operations.
The 2025 Robert J. Collier Trophy recognizes the Firefly Aerospace Blue Ghost Mission 1 Team for completing the first fully successful commercial lunar landing and operating several NASA payloads.
Jason Kim is the CEO of Firefly Aerospace.