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Firefly Aerospace

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commercialFounded 2013
United States
www.fireflyspace.com
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Zhang Lu was awarded the Spaceflight Merit Medal (Third Class) after the Shenzhou-15 mission.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative GeneralDec 28, 2025Taikonauts Support Plant and Materials Experiments, Space-Flown Mice Reproduce

The Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology developed Fengyun-4C.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative GeneralDec 26, 2025Upgraded Weather Satellite Lofted Toward Geostationary Orbit [Long March 3B/E Y113]

The Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology conducted two hop tests in preparation for the Long March 12A flight.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative GeneralDec 23, 2025Shanghai Academy Debuts Reusable Rocket, Fails Landing Attempt [Long March 12A Y1]

The NASA Artemis program is the most ambitious human spaceflight project since Apollo.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative GeneralDec 23, 2025La NASA svela i booster di Artemis 2 con l’emblema “America 250”

NASA reminds that spaceflight, despite its complexity, is also a cultural endeavor that captures imagination, inspires generations, and reflects shared aspirations.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative GeneralDec 23, 2025La NASA svela i booster di Artemis 2 con l’emblema “America 250”

The Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology is the developer and operator of the Long March 12A.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative GeneralDec 23, 2025Shanghai Academy Debuts Reusable Rocket, Fails Landing Attempt [Long March 12A Y1]

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost is expected to conduct precision landings and operate close to scientific payloads and other surface assets.

Mentioned as: firefly aerospaceTechnical ProductDec 22, 2025NASA Langley begins plume surface interaction tests to support future lunar landings

China Aerospace Investment Holdings (CAIH) emphasizes industrial investment as crucial to fostering a commercial spaceflight industry.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative GeneralDec 22, 2025State-owned enterprises and commercial space in China

Blue Origin successfully completed the NS-37 launch, marking a significant event in 2025 for commercial suborbital spaceflight.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative GeneralDec 22, 2025Blue Origin completa con successo il lancio NS-37

The research supports NASA's Artemis program and commercial lunar delivery missions, including Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative GeneralDec 22, 2025NASA Langley begins plume surface interaction tests to support future lunar landings

Firefly conducted a thorough investigation in conjunction with the FAA regarding the Flight 6 mishap.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative GeneralDec 21, 2025Building International Partnerships in Space Commerce

Firefly Aerospace has reached a definitive agreement to acquire national security technology company SciTec, Inc. for approximately $855 million.

Mentioned as: firefly aerospaceOrg RelationshipDec 21, 2025Defense Drives Surge in Space Investments

The FAA has cleared the Firefly Alpha rocket to return to flight after the Flight 6 mishap on April 29.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative GeneralDec 21, 2025Building International Partnerships in Space Commerce

The SciTec acquisition package includes $300 million in cash and $555 million in Firefly shares issued to SciTec owners at a price of $50 per share.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceOrg RelationshipDec 21, 2025Defense Drives Surge in Space Investments

Firefly Aerospace completed its acquisition of SciTec, Inc. for a combination of cash and Firefly stock.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative GeneralDec 21, 2025Easing Regulations for Satellite Licensing

The findings confirmed that Firefly's flight safety system performed nominally throughout all phases of flight during Flight 6.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative GeneralDec 21, 2025Building International Partnerships in Space Commerce

The acquisition of SciTec will advance Firefly's space services by adding defense software analytics, remote sensing, and data expertise.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative GeneralDec 21, 2025Defense Drives Surge in Space Investments

The U.S. and E.U. delegations discussed spaceflight safety, space security concerns, and reducing barriers to trade and commerce in the space sector.

Mentioned as: spaceflightNarrative GeneralDec 21, 2025Building International Partnerships in Space Commerce

The acquisition adds several verticals to Firefly’s business, including Critical Defense Software and National Security Programs.

Mentioned as: FireflyTechnical ProductDec 21, 2025Easing Regulations for Satellite Licensing

AE Industrial Partners has invested in firms such as Firefly Aerospace, York Space Systems, and Redwire.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative GeneralDec 21, 2025Returning a Legacy Name to Space Commerce
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