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Antares 330

System
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Class: Launch VehicleSubclass: Dedicated Launch ServiceOrganization: Northrop Grumman
Specifications
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SpecificationValueSources
SlaNorthrop Grumman (first stage by Firefly Aerospace)
Northrop Grumman and Firefly to partner on upgraded Antares
Firefly to continue responsive launch operations for future Alpha missions
With a new medium rocket, Firefly plans to compete for national security launches
CapacitySeven Miranda engines
Northrop Grumman and Firefly to partner on upgraded AntaresWith a new medium rocket, Firefly plans to compete for national security launches
Service AreaReplaces Antares 230 first stage (previously Ukrainian-built with Russian engines)
Firefly to continue responsive launch operations for future Alpha missions
Additional Information
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Other Info

Engine Supplier

Value

Firefly Aerospace (Miranda engines)

Sources

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Conflicts

None

Corroboration Count

3

Development Status

Value

Under development

Sources

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Conflicts

None

Corroboration Count

1
Synthesis Evidence
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“Antares 330 will replace the Ukrainian-built first stage and Russian engines of the earlier Antares 230 with a new first stage built by Firefly using Miranda engines.”

Firefly to continue responsive launch operations for future Alpha missionsFeb 2, 2024c4f4b881-2472-45a5-b600-fa01370b591a

“Northrop Grumman will build the Antares 330 with a first stage powered by seven Firefly-made Miranda engines.”

With a new medium rocket, Firefly plans to compete for national security launchesApr 19, 2023ca4006fb-3593-4eb3-8897-0926c5f19902

“The new version of Antares, called the Antares 330, will feature a first stage using seven Miranda engines under development by Firefly Aerospace.”

Northrop Grumman and Firefly to partner on upgraded AntaresAug 8, 2022b20597b6-4e19-41c1-a519-d62897afff47
Mention Sources
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Firefly to continue responsive launch operations for future Alpha missions1 mention

Feb 2, 2024

Firefly conducts first Miranda engine test1 mention

Nov 29, 2023

Firefly Aerospace Completes First Miranda Engine Hot Fire Test1 mention

Nov 28, 2023

Northrop Grumman prepares for final flight of Antares with Russian and Ukrainian components1 mention

Jul 31, 2023

With a new medium rocket, Firefly plans to compete for national security launches1 mention

Apr 19, 2023

Northrop Grumman and Firefly to partner on upgraded Antares1 mention

Aug 8, 2022

Entity Mentions
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Northrop Grumman partnered with Firefly Aerospace in August 2022 to develop the Antares 330 rocket using a domestically manufactured first stage and engines.

Mentioned as: Antares 330SourceJul 31, 2023

On 2023-11-28, Firefly Aerospace completed the first hot fire test for its Miranda engine that will power the first stage of Northrop Grumman’s Antares 330 and the Medium Launch Vehicle the companies are co-developing.

Mentioned as: Antares 330SourceNov 28, 2023

Northrop Grumman will build the Antares 330 with a first stage powered by seven Firefly-made Miranda engines.

Mentioned as: Antares 330SourceApr 19, 2023

The new version of Antares, called the Antares 330, will feature a first stage using seven Miranda engines under development by Firefly Aerospace.

Mentioned as: Antares 330SourceAug 8, 2022

Antares 330 will replace the Ukrainian-built first stage and Russian engines of the earlier Antares 230 with a new first stage built by Firefly using Miranda engines.

Mentioned as: Antares 330SourceFeb 2, 2024

Firefly Aerospace and Northrop Grumman announced a partnership in August 2022 to develop the Antares 330.

Mentioned as: Antares 330SourceNov 29, 2023