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Firefly Aerospace

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commercialFounded 2013
United States
www.fireflyspace.com
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The STAR Act would extend the restriction on the Federal Aviation Administration’s ability to regulate commercial human spaceflight safety by eight years through September 2031.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative GeneralSep 22, 2023House Speaker introduces bill to extend commercial spaceflight regulatory learning period

Firefly Aerospace successfully launched its Alpha rocket and deployed the VICTUS NOX spacecraft.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative GeneralSep 18, 2023Firefly Aerospace Successfully Launches U.S. Space Force VICTUS NOX Space Mission

Upon receiving launch and orbit requirements from the U.S. Space Force, Firefly completed trajectory software updates, payload encapsulation, transport to the launch pad, mating to Alpha, and fueling within 24 hours.

Mentioned as: FireflyOrg RelationshipSep 18, 2023Firefly Aerospace Successfully Launches U.S. Space Force VICTUS NOX Space Mission

Firefly Aerospace launched its Alpha rocket and deployed the VICTUS NOX spacecraft.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative GeneralSep 18, 2023Firefly Aerospace Launches US Space Force Responsive Mission

Alpha launched at the first available window 27 hours after Firefly Aerospace received launch orders.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative GeneralSep 18, 2023Firefly Aerospace Launches US Space Force Responsive Mission

Firefly Aerospace received a 24-hour notice and completed final launch preparations within 24 hours after receiving launch orders from the U.S. Space Force.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceOrg RelationshipSep 18, 2023Firefly Aerospace Launches US Space Force Responsive Mission

L3Harris has an agreement with Firefly Aerospace to launch three satellites for an intelligence agency in 2026.

Mentioned as: firefly aerospaceTechnical ProductSep 18, 2023L3Harris exploring supplier partnerships for its satellite business

Space Systems Command encapsulated a Millennium Space-built space vehicle, mated it to Firefly’s Alpha launch vehicle, and completed all final launch preparations in 24 hours.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative GeneralSep 15, 2023Firefly launches Space Force ‘Victus Nox’ mission

Firefly Aerospace successfully launched a Millennium Space small satellite on 2023-09-14.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative GeneralSep 15, 2023Firefly launches Space Force ‘Victus Nox’ mission

After the Space Force provided final launch and orbit parameters, Firefly Aerospace had 24 hours to update the trajectory, encapsulate the payload, transport it to the pad, and stand ready to launch.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative GeneralSep 15, 2023Firefly launches Space Force ‘Victus Nox’ mission

Firefly Aerospace launched the company’s Alpha rocket and deployed the VICTUS NOX spacecraft.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative GeneralSep 14, 2023Firefly Aerospace launches USSF VICTUS NOX mission with 24 hour notice

Firefly Aerospace deployed the VICTUS NOX spacecraft following a 24-hour notice to complete final payload operations and mission preparations.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative GeneralSep 14, 2023Firefly Aerospace Successfully Launches U.S. Space Force VICTUS NOX Responsive Space Mission with 24-Hour Notice

Upon receiving launch and orbit requirements from the U.S. Space Force, Firefly completed trajectory software updates, payload encapsulation, transport to the launch pad, mating to Alpha, and fueling within 24 hours.

Mentioned as: FireflyOrg RelationshipSep 14, 2023Firefly Aerospace Successfully Launches U.S. Space Force VICTUS NOX Responsive Space Mission with 24-Hour Notice

Firefly Aerospace was awarded an $18,000,000 NASA Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) contract to provide radio frequency calibration services from lunar orbit as part of Blue Ghost Mission 2.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceOrg RelationshipSep 14, 2023Firefly Aerospace Awarded NASA Contract to Provide RF Calibration Services from Lunar Orbit

Firefly Aerospace successfully launched its Alpha rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base on 2023-09-14.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceOrg RelationshipSep 14, 2023Firefly Aerospace Successfully Launches U.S. Space Force VICTUS NOX Responsive Space Mission with 24-Hour Notice

Upon receiving launch notice and orbit requirements from the USSF, Firefly completed trajectory software updates, payload encapsulation, transport to the launch pad, mating to Alpha, and fueling within 24 hours.

Mentioned as: fireflyTechnical ProductSep 14, 2023Firefly Aerospace launches USSF VICTUS NOX mission with 24 hour notice

The $18,000,000 award represents Firefly Aerospace's third NASA CLPS task order award, bringing its total CLPS task order awards to nearly $230,000,000 to date for lunar payload services.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative FinancialSep 14, 2023Firefly Aerospace Awarded NASA Contract to Provide RF Calibration Services from Lunar Orbit

Firefly Aerospace plans its first Elytra mission in 2024.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative PlanSep 12, 2023Firefly Awarded $18 Million NASA Contract to Provide Radio Frequency Calibration Services from Lunar Orbit

Blue Ghost Mission 2 is Firefly Aerospace’s second mission to the Moon and is planned for 2026.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative GeneralSep 12, 2023Firefly Awarded $18 Million NASA Contract to Provide Radio Frequency Calibration Services from Lunar Orbit

Firefly Aerospace was awarded an $18,000,000 NASA Commercial Lunar Payload Services contract on 2023-09-12 to provide radio frequency calibration services from lunar orbit for Blue Ghost Mission 2.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceOrg RelationshipSep 12, 2023Firefly Awarded $18 Million NASA Contract to Provide Radio Frequency Calibration Services from Lunar Orbit
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