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Firefly Aerospace

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commercialFounded 2013
United States
www.fireflyspace.com
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Rocket Lab successfully launched its 35th Electron rocket, deploying two multi-spectral Gen-2 satellites to low Earth orbit for BlackSky through launch services provider Spaceflight, Inc.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceOrg RelationshipMar 27, 2023Rocket Lab Successfully Launches 35th Electron Rocket

The High-Level Advisory Group released a report on 2023-03-23 calling on the European Space Agency to develop a comprehensive human spaceflight program using a more commercial approach.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceOrg RelationshipMar 24, 2023Advisory group backs European human spaceflight program using commercial approaches

Rocket Lab’s next scheduled mission is a dedicated launch for Spaceflight Inc. customer BlackSky from Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand during a launch window that opens in March 2023.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative GeneralMar 24, 2023Rocket Lab Successfully Launches 34th Electron Rocket and Second Mission from Virginia Launch Site

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. successfully launched its 35th Electron rocket from Mahia, New Zealand, deploying two multi-spectral Gen-2 satellites to low Earth orbit for BlackSky through launch services provider Spaceflight, Inc.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceOrg RelationshipMar 24, 2023UPDATE: Rocket Lab launches 35th Electron + sets new company record for fastest launch turnaround

On 2023-03-22, Firefly Aerospace completed risk reduction testing for critical Miranda engine components.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceOrg RelationshipMar 22, 2023Firefly Aerospace Completes Risk Reduction Testing for Critical Miranda Engine Components

Firefly’s Lightning engine produces 15,759 lbf of thrust and the Reaver engine produces 45,000 lbf of thrust.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceTechnical ProductMar 22, 2023Firefly Aerospace Completes Risk Reduction Testing for Critical Miranda Engine Components

Miranda will power the Medium Launch Vehicle that Firefly is co-developing with Northrop Grumman.

Mentioned as: FireflyOrg RelationshipMar 22, 2023Firefly Aerospace Completes Risk Reduction Testing for Critical Miranda Engine Components

Rocket Lab will launch a pair of satellites on a dedicated Electron mission for BlackSky through global launch services provider Spaceflight during a launch window opening 2023-03-22, UTC.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceOrg RelationshipMar 21, 2023Rocket Lab to Launch Pair of Satellites for BlackSky

Firefly Aerospace was awarded a $112,000,000 NASA contract for payload delivery to lunar orbit and the far side of the Moon in 2026.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceOrg RelationshipMar 17, 2023Firefly Awarded NASA Contract Worth $112 Million to Deliver Multiple Lunar Payloads

Firefly’s second lunar mission task order was awarded under NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative and utilizes the Blue Ghost spacecraft.

Mentioned as: FireflyOrg RelationshipMar 17, 2023Firefly Awarded NASA Contract Worth $112 Million to Deliver Multiple Lunar Payloads

Firefly’s first CLPS mission, awarded in 2021, is scheduled to launch in 2024 and land in the Mare Crisium region of the lunar near side.

Mentioned as: fireflyTechnical ProductMar 15, 2023Firefly wins second NASA CLPS mission

NASA awarded a $112,000,000 task order through its Commercial Lunar Payload Services program to Firefly Aerospace on 2023-03-14 for a 2026 mission using the Blue Ghost lander.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceOrg RelationshipMar 15, 2023Firefly wins second NASA CLPS mission

Firefly Aerospace will use its Blue Ghost spacecraft in a two-stage configuration to first place a satellite into lunar orbit and then deliver two research payloads on the far side of the Moon.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative GeneralMar 14, 2023Firefly Awarded $112 Million NASA Contract for Payload Delivery to Lunar Orbit and the Far Side of the Moon

On 2023-03-14 Firefly Aerospace was awarded a $112,000,000 NASA contract to deliver multiple lunar payloads in 2026.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceOrg RelationshipMar 14, 2023Firefly Awarded $112 Million NASA Contract for Payload Delivery to Lunar Orbit and the Far Side of the Moon

Firefly Aerospace’s first mission, Blue Ghost Mission 1, is on track for launch in 2024 to deliver 10 NASA-sponsored payloads and two commercial payloads to Mare Crisium on the Moon’s near side.

Mentioned as: firefly aerospaceTechnical ProductMar 14, 2023Firefly Awarded $112 Million NASA Contract for Payload Delivery to Lunar Orbit and the Far Side of the Moon

Spaceflight and LeoStella provide services and expertise that enable end-to-end support for BlackSky’s constellation, including design, manufacturing, integration, mission management, and logistics.

Mentioned as: SpaceflightTechnical ProductMar 6, 2023Spaceflight Readies BlackSky Satellites for Upcoming Rocket Lab Launch

Spaceflight plans to support up to 10 launches in 2023 leveraging its global network of launch vehicle providers.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative PlanMar 6, 2023Spaceflight Readies BlackSky Satellites for Upcoming Rocket Lab Launch

The NG-19 launch will be the last flight of the current version of the Antares rocket as Northrop Grumman works with Firefly Aerospace on a new Antares version that replaces the Ukrainian-built first stage and Russian engines.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceOrg RelationshipMar 5, 2023NASA proposes final extension of ISS cargo contracts

Spaceflight plans to support up to 10 launches in 2023 leveraging its global network of launch vehicle providers.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative PlanMar 2, 2023Spaceflight Delivers LeoStella Satellites For Final Integration

Spaceflight and LeoStella provide services and expertise that enable end-to-end support for BlackSky’s constellation.

Mentioned as: SpaceflightTechnical ProductMar 2, 2023Spaceflight Delivers LeoStella Satellites For Final Integration
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