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Firefly Aerospace

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commercialFounded 2013
United States
www.fireflyspace.com
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Firefly has split operations into two shifts, increased telework, purchased high-end laptops, and upgraded its network to continue development amid the coronavirus pandemic, operating at least at 90% capacity.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative GeneralApr 22, 2020Firefly signs launch agreement with Spaceflight

Spaceflight executed nine rideshare missions in 2019, the most rideshare launches the company performed in one year.

Mentioned as: spaceflightTechnical ProductApr 22, 2020Firefly Aerospace and Spaceflight Inc. sign Launch Services Agreement

The Commercial Spaceflight Federation represents 85 companies in the space sector.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative GeneralMar 23, 2020Space industry group warns small companies will not survive crisis without stimulus

The Commercial Spaceflight Federation asked Congress to establish a $5,000,000,000 grant or low-interest loan program to ensure continued availability of critical aerospace infrastructure, capability, personnel, and mission readiness.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceOrg RelationshipMar 20, 2020DoD memo: Suppliers of critical products and services must stay on the job during pandemic

A new variant of the Long March 6 developed by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology was expected later in 2020.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative GeneralMar 16, 2020Launch of China’s new Long March 7A ends in failure

In 2020 Spaceflight had payloads scheduled on two additional Rocket Lab Electron launches for that year.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative GeneralMar 11, 2020Spaceflight to launch startups: stop focusing on cool tech

Elizabeth Driscoll is the business development director at Spaceflight and attended the Satellite 2020 conference in Washington on 2020-03-10.

Mentioned as: spaceflightTechnical ProductMar 11, 2020Spaceflight to launch startups: stop focusing on cool tech

Spaceflight monitored the planned maiden flights of Firefly Aerospace's Alpha and Virgin Orbit's LauncherOne expected later in 2020.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative GeneralMar 11, 2020Spaceflight to launch startups: stop focusing on cool tech

Spaceflight tracks around 200 launch companies ranging from established providers that have already launched to startups with concepts.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative GeneralMar 11, 2020Spaceflight to launch startups: stop focusing on cool tech

Noosphere Venture Partners has invested more than $120,000,000 in Firefly Aerospace, aiding Firefly’s emergence from bankruptcy and progress toward the first flight of its Alpha launch vehicle.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative FinancialMar 6, 2020Why the smallsat bubble may deflate, but not burst

Firefly Aerospace planned static-fire tests of the first stage of its Alpha rocket and a first launch later in 2020 from Vandenberg Air Force Base.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceTechnical ProductFeb 26, 202020 space industry predictions for 2020

Spaceflight's Japanese owners Mitsui and Yamasa should help Spaceflight win additional business in Japan and elsewhere in Asia and provide closer ties with Japanese launch providers.

Mentioned as: SpaceflightTechnical ProductFeb 19, 2020Spaceflight Industries says sale of rideshare business a “win-win” for all parties

The eight planned BlackSky launches are part of a group of 20 satellites under production at LeoStella, Spaceflight Industries’ joint venture with Thales Alenia Space to manufacture small satellites.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceOrg RelationshipFeb 19, 2020Spaceflight Industries says sale of rideshare business a “win-win” for all parties

Spaceflight, Inc. will operate as an independent U.S.-based company with its headquarters remaining in Seattle.

Mentioned as: Spaceflight, Inc.Technical ProductFeb 12, 2020Spaceflight Industries to sell rideshare business to Japanese firms

The Commercial Spaceflight Federation issued a 2020-02-12 statement that commends the overall NASA 2020-10-01 budget proposal and highlights public-private partnerships as fundamental to achieving goals across NASA’s portfolio.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceOrg RelationshipFeb 12, 2020Mixed reaction to NASA budget proposal in Congress and industry

Spaceflight Industries will use the proceeds from the sale to accelerate the growth of BlackSky, its geospatial intelligence business.

Mentioned as: Spaceflight IndustriesOrg RelationshipFeb 12, 2020Spaceflight Industries to sell rideshare business to Japanese firms

Mitsui & Co. participated in Spaceflight Industries’ $150,000,000 Series C funding round in March 2018.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative FinancialFeb 12, 2020Spaceflight Industries to sell rideshare business to Japanese firms

After the acquisition Spaceflight will utilize Mitsui’s network to develop and expand new services and to collaborate with Japanese satellite development companies, launch operators, and other stakeholders in the space industry.

Mentioned as: SpaceflightOrg RelationshipFeb 12, 2020Spaceflight Industries to sell rideshare business to Japanese firms

Spaceflight, Inc. will establish a new board of directors with a majority of members who are U.S. persons.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceNarrative PlanFeb 12, 2020Spaceflight Industries to sell rideshare business to Japanese firms

Firefly Aerospace executed a Launch Services Agreement with SATLANTIS on 2020-02-04 in Cedar Park, Texas.

Mentioned as: Firefly AerospaceOrg RelationshipFeb 4, 2020SATLANTIS enters into Launch Services Agreement with Firefly Aerospace
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