In November 2018, Firefly Aerospace was selected by NASA to be part of its Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) contract. “Firefly Aerospace is proud to be the newest member of the Florida Space Coast family,” said Firefly CEO Dr. Tom Markusic. NASA announced Firefly Aerospace as one of nine companies selected for the Commercial Lunar Payload Services contract on … In order to meet the needs of NASA and our commercial customers as early as possible, and with the most proven commercially-available technology, we have partnered with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). Firefly Capsule 1 Firefly Aerospace. Firefly Aerospace Selected by NASA for Commercial Lunar Payload Services Contract CEDAR PARK, Texas, Nov. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Firefly Aerospace, Inc. (Firefly), a provider of economical and dependable launch vehicles, spacecraft and in-space services, announced today that they have been selected by NASA for award of a Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) contract. Various nontechnical items from around the world such as photos, artwork, and children’s books. Firefly Aerospace Concept for Launch Vehicle with Moon Lander This illustration shows a concept for a commercial launch vehicle with a lunar lander from Firefly Aerospace. “Our mass production manufacturing facility in Exploration Park will enable Firefly to produce 24 Alpha vehicles a year, enabling a launch cadence that will support a rapidly expanding global small satellite revolution and the commercialization of cislunar space.” Firefly is committed to doing its part to restore U.S. leadership in the small to medium launch market, and is establishing international offices and strategic partnerships to effectively serve the global market.
Important quality milestone reached as Firefly transitions from developmental phase to first launch of the Firefly Alpha rocket CEDAR PARK, TX – May 6, 2020 – Firefly Aerospace, Inc., a leading provider of economical and dependable launch vehicles, spacecraft, and in-space services, today announced it has secured AS9100 quality certification as it advances from developmental […]