Firefly Aerospace
Flight Three
Launch Overview
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May 2023
May 2023
To be determined
Space Launch Complex 2W
Vandenberg SFB
Mission Details
Who is Firefly Aerospace?
Firefly Aerospace is an American private aerospace firm based in Austin, Texas, that develops small and medium-sized launch vehicles for commercial launches to orbit.
What Is Firefly Alpha?
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.
Engines
Reaver 1
The Reaver 1 engines are used on Firefly Alpha rockets that provides launch options for both full vehicle and rideshare customers
Lightning 1
The Lightning 1 was designed for the Firefly Alpha launch vehicle.
Rocket Overview
Rocket:
Firefly Alpha
Space Launch Complex 2W
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
