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Firefly Aerospace

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commercialFounded 2013
United States
www.fireflyspace.com
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Firefly identified the root cause of the FLTA007 stage 1 testing anomaly as a process error during integration that resulted in hydrocarbon contamination.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative GeneralNov 12, 2025Firefly has identified the root cause of the FLTA007 stage 1 testing anomaly as "a process error during integration that resulted in hydrocarbon contamination". Corrective actions included increasing inspection requirements, optimizing sensors, and additional automated aborts.

The Long March 12 rocket, developed by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology, is the first Chinese vehicle built with a 3.8-meter diameter.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceOrg RelationshipNov 12, 2025China moves forward with orbital internet network expansion

There has been no official statement from China's human spaceflight agency regarding Shenzhou-20's return.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative GeneralNov 12, 2025There's an airspace closure notice suggesting Shenzhou-20 will return to Earth between 0820-0850 UTC on Friday (Nov. 14). No official statement from China's human spaceflight agency yet.

Jared Isaacman built his credentials through commercial spaceflight.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative GeneralNov 11, 2025Disruption at the Top

Spectre engines are key to powering Firefly Aerospace's Elytra orbital vehicles.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative GeneralNov 10, 2025Agile’s test stands supporting Firefly’s lunar program

Agile Space Industries is testing Firefly Aerospace's Spectre engines at the Durango test facility under a new testing services contract.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceOrg RelationshipNov 10, 2025Agile’s test stands supporting Firefly’s lunar program

The purchase price for SciTec, Inc. included a combination of cash and Firefly common stock.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative GeneralNov 10, 2025Firefly Aerospace Closes Acquisition of SciTec

The partnership between MBRSC and Firefly Aerospace was formalized earlier this year.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative GeneralNov 10, 2025Middle East Space Roundup: 3 to 9 November 2025

Agile Space Industries is validating Firefly Aerospace's engines at the Durango facility for ambitious space missions.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceTechnical ProductNov 10, 2025Agile’s test stands supporting Firefly’s lunar program

India's Gaganyaan program aims to establish a permanent human spaceflight capability through reusable technology.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative GeneralNov 10, 2025From missions to activities: the defining space policy shift

The rover is being prepared in collaboration with Firefly Aerospace following tests conducted by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC).

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceTechnical ProductNov 10, 2025Middle East Space Roundup: 3 to 9 November 2025

The Long March 12 is a two-stage launch vehicle developed by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative GeneralNov 10, 2025GuoWang Reaches 100+ Satellites Deployed With Wenchang Mission [Long March 12 Y3]

Firefly Aerospace has successfully completed its acquisition of SciTec, Inc., which specializes in advanced national security technologies.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative GeneralNov 10, 2025Firefly Aerospace Closes Acquisition of SciTec

This launch was the 250th Long March vehicle launch from the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative GeneralNov 10, 2025GuoWang Reaches 100+ Satellites Deployed With Wenchang Mission [Long March 12 Y3]

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.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative GeneralNov 10, 2025Agile’s test stands supporting Firefly’s lunar program

Firefly Aerospace will deliver a suite of hardware and software for defense programs, including space-based interceptor missions, hypersonic tests, and Moon to Mars missions.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceTechnical ProductNov 9, 2025Firefly Aerospace expands defense technology portfolio with SciTec acquisition

Commercially available standard components used in spaceflight are particularly vulnerable to radiation exposure.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative GeneralNov 9, 2025Austrian PRETTY CubeSat joins ESA OPS-SAT Space Lab under Graz leadership

Robust contracts and new service categories from Firefly support intelligence and national security agencies alongside commercial clients.

Mentioned as: FireflyTechnical ProductNov 9, 2025Firefly Aerospace expands defense technology portfolio with SciTec acquisition

Firefly Aerospace integrates additional data centers and mission operation centers with the acquisition of SciTec.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceTechnical ProductNov 9, 2025Firefly Aerospace expands defense technology portfolio with SciTec acquisition

SciTec operates as a Firefly subsidiary, maintaining independent management under CEO Jim Lisowski while reporting to Firefly's CEO.

Mentioned as: FireflyOrg RelationshipNov 9, 2025Firefly Aerospace expands defense technology portfolio with SciTec acquisition
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