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Alpha

System
Class: Launch VehicleSubclass: Launch VehicleOrganization: Firefly Aerospace
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Two-stage small-lift orbital launch vehicle, flight-proven, capable of delivering >1,000 kg to LEO; built with tap-off-cycle engines and carbon-composite structures for rapid, responsive launches.

Specifications
Verified technical details

Payload Capacity (kg)

1030

Stages: 2
Launch Mode: Ground Vertical
Propulsion Family: liquid
Reusability Profile: expendable
SpecificationValue
Stages2
Launch ModeGround Vertical
Propulsion Familyliquid
Payload Capacity (kg)1030
Reusability Profileexpendable
Sources
Consolidated references used across this product's specs.
en.wikipedia.org/Firefly_Alpha
fireflyspace.com/alpha
fireflyspace.com/Alpha-PUG-5.2.pdf
fireflyspace.com/blue-ghost
fireflyspace.com/eclipse
fireflyspace.com/elytra
fireflyspace.com/ocula