Firefly Alpha (Firefly Aerospace)
The Firefly Alpha is a non-reusable, active launch vehicle manufactured by Firefly Aerospace (established in 2014). It undertook its inaugural launch on 09/03/2021.
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 Alpha Specifications
| Length | 29.6 m |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 1.82 m |
| Stages | 2 |
| Launch Mass | 54 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 736 kN |
| LEO Capacity | 1000 kg |
| SSO Capacity | 630 kg |
| Launch Cost | $15,000,000 |
Firefly Alpha Launch Record
| Total Launches | 7 |
|---|---|
| Successful Launches | 4 |
| Failed Launches | 3 |
| Consecutive Successful Launches | 1 |
Manufacturer
Firefly Aerospace (FA)
CEO: Peter Schumacher
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.