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Firefly Aerospace

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commercialFounded 2013
United States
www.fireflyspace.com
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Commercial lunar services task orders for Intuitive Machines, Astrobotic, and Firefly Aerospace represent over $400 million in value.

Mentioned as: firefly aerospaceNarrative GeneralFeb 9, 2026US Economy Analysis January 2026

Northrop Grumman’s partnership with Firefly Aerospace enables Antares-compatible Alpha and Eclipse launches from Wallops Island.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceTechnical ProductFeb 9, 2026The dominance of Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg

The only orbital launch attempt from Vandenberg in 2025 not performed by SpaceX was a Firefly Alpha launch that failed to reach orbit.

Mentioned as: FireflyTechnical ProductFeb 9, 2026The dominance of Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg

Firefly Aerospace conducted a successful 20-second static fire test for Alpha Flight 7.

Mentioned as: firefly aerospaceNarrative GeneralFeb 9, 2026RT by @GewoonLukas_: One step closer on the Stairway to Seven! Following a successful 20 second static fire, the Alpha Flight 7 launch window will open no earlier than February 18. Stay tuned for more on the test flight. pic.

The Stairway To Seven mission is testing Block 2 upgrades to Firefly's Alpha launch vehicle.

Mentioned as: FireflyTechnical ProductFeb 9, 2026Firefly successfully static fired their Alpha FLTA007 rocket on the launchpad, and are targeting NET Feb. 18 (NET Feb. 19 at 00:50 UTC) for launch of the "Stairway To Seven" mission. This will be the return to flight (without a payload). Instead they're testing Block 2 upgrades.

Firefly stated the Alpha Flight 7 launch window will open no earlier than February 18.

Mentioned as: FireflyTechnical ProductFeb 9, 2026Firefly successfully static fired their Alpha FLTA007 rocket on the launchpad, and are targeting NET Feb. 18 (NET Feb. 19 at 00:50 UTC) for launch of the "Stairway To Seven" mission. This will be the return to flight (without a payload). Instead they're testing Block 2 upgrades.

Firefly is targeting a NET Feb. 18 launch window (NET Feb. 19 at 00:50 UTC) for the Stairway To Seven mission.

Mentioned as: FireflyTechnical ProductFeb 9, 2026Firefly successfully static fired their Alpha FLTA007 rocket on the launchpad, and are targeting NET Feb. 18 (NET Feb. 19 at 00:50 UTC) for launch of the "Stairway To Seven" mission. This will be the return to flight (without a payload). Instead they're testing Block 2 upgrades.

The structure of India’s 2026–2027 space spending prioritizes readiness for human spaceflight, expansion of Earth observation, and expansion of Earth observation services for climate and security.

Mentioned as: spaceflightNarrative GrowthFeb 8, 2026India boosts space budget

The 2026–2027 budget includes cash support routed through IN-SPACe for India’s Human Spaceflight Centre.

Mentioned as: spaceflightNarrative FinancialFeb 8, 2026India boosts space budget

The ceremony at the Élysée Palace was held in the context of European human spaceflight activities and celebrations marking 25 years of continuous human presence on the International Space Station.

Mentioned as: spaceflightNarrative GeneralFeb 6, 2026Aschbacher all’Eliseo per il lancio ISS dell’astronauta ESA Sophie Adenot

The participation of French institutions in the Élysée ceremony highlights France’s direct involvement in the European Astronaut Programme and historical support for European human spaceflight.

Mentioned as: spaceflightNoiseFeb 6, 2026Aschbacher all’Eliseo per il lancio ISS dell’astronauta ESA Sophie Adenot

France hosts key infrastructure that supports European human spaceflight activities.

Mentioned as: spaceflightNarrative GeneralFeb 6, 2026Aschbacher all’Eliseo per il lancio ISS dell’astronauta ESA Sophie Adenot

Pregnancy is currently a contraindication for spaceflight.

Mentioned as: spaceflightNarrative GeneralFeb 4, 2026Experts warn of urgent need to address human reproduction risks in space

The study titled "Reproductive biomedicine in space: implications for gametogenesis, fertility and ethical considerations in the era of commercial spaceflight" was published in Reproductive Biomedicine Online.

Mentioned as: spaceflightNarrative GeneralFeb 4, 2026Experts warn of urgent need to address human reproduction risks in space

Axiom Space is one of the companies with proven human spaceflight experience positioned to lead as the United States transitions from government-led to commercial-enabled space operations.

Mentioned as: spaceflightNarrative GeneralFeb 4, 2026NASA Selects Axiom Space for 5th Private Astronaut Mission to ISS

Previous Axiom Space missions were commanded by Michael López-Alegría, Axiom Space Chief Astronaut, and Peggy Whitson, Axiom Space Vice President of Human Spaceflight.

Mentioned as: spaceflightNarrative GovernanceFeb 4, 2026NASA Selects Axiom Space for 5th Private Astronaut Mission to ISS

New Shepard is the first reusable suborbital spaceflight system to land vertically.

Mentioned as: spaceflightNarrative GeneralFeb 3, 2026Blue Origin cancela, al menos dos años, los vuelos del New Shepard

Zhang Lu is the Commander and Pilot of Shenzhou-21 on his second spaceflight.

Mentioned as: spaceflightNarrative GeneralFeb 1, 2026Shenzhou-21 Taikonauts Conduct Health Related Experiments and Tests

In December 2025, New Shepard carried the first woman who uses a wheelchair on a spaceflight.

Mentioned as: spaceflightNarrative GeneralFeb 1, 2026ブルーオリジン、「ニューシェパード」による有人観光飛行を2年間停止へ–月への輸送に集中

Zhang Hongzhang is the Payload Expert for Shenzhou-21 on his first spaceflight.

Mentioned as: spaceflightTechnical ProductFeb 1, 2026Shenzhou-21 Taikonauts Conduct Health Related Experiments and Tests
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