Alpha Launch Vehicle - Firefly Aerospace
Firefly’s small-lift rocket, Alpha, is equipped to launch more than 1,000 kg to low Earth orbit in support of commercial, civil, and national security missions. The flight-proven vehicle is designed to be a responsive, reliable, and cost-competitive launch option, enabling direct, on-demand deliveries when and where customers need to fly.
Firefly Alpha - Wikipedia
Firefly Alpha (Firefly α) is a two-stage orbital expendable small lift launch vehicle developed by the American company Firefly Aerospace to compete in the commercial small satellite launch market. Alpha is intended to provide launch options for both full vehicle and rideshare customers.
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Firefly's first mission to the Moon is set to launch on January 15. Join us for the ride! Firefly’s upcoming Alpha launches include missions for Lockheed Martin, the NRO, L3Harris, and more. We’re concurrently preparing for two missions to the Moon with our Blue Ghost lander and an on-orbit mission with our Elytra vehicle.
Firefly launches Alpha rocket on NASA mission - Spaceflight Now
Jul 2, 2024 · When it launches, the two-stage, 29.48 meter (96.7-foot) tall rocket will send eight CubeSats from multiple universities and NASA centers to a sun-synchronous Earth orbit. The company set the...
Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket reaches orbit for 1st time
Oct 1, 2022 · Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket aced a test flight today (Oct. 1), successfully delivering a handful of tiny satellites to Earth orbit for the first time ever.
Firefly Aerospace - Firefly Alpha | LM400 Demo Rocket Launch
Nov 21, 2024 · Firefly Alpha (Firefly α) is a two-stage orbital expendable launch vehicle developed by the American aerospace company Firefly Aerospace to cover the commercial small satellite launch market. Alpha is intended to provide launch options for …
Firefly Aerospace launches Space Force mission 27 hours after …
Sep 15, 2023 · Firefly Aerospace just set a new responsive-launch record. The company's Alpha rocket lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Thursday (Sept. 14) at 10:28 p.m. EDT (7:28 p.m. local...
Firefly Aerospace Successfully Launches Alpha FLTA005 Noise of …
Jul 4, 2024 · Firefly successfully launched its Alpha Flight 5 (FLTA005) rocket and deployed 8 CubeSats for NASA VCLS Demo 2.
Firefly Alpha Vehicle Overview - RocketLaunch.org
Firefly Alpha (Firefly α) is a two-stage orbital expendable launch vehicle developed by the American aerospace company Firefly Aerospace to cover the commercial small satellite launch market. Alpha is intended to provide launch options for both full vehicle and ride share customers.
Firefly Aerospace Successfully Reaches Orbit and Deploys …
Oct 3, 2022 · Alpha is an all-composite rocket that uses patented tap-off engine cycle technology, which reduces cost and improves efficiency while maintaining the strength and reliability of the rocket.