Private Launch Company Lands NASA Contract for Small Satellite Launch
Firefly Aerospace, Inc. has been selected by NASA for the launch of Mission Two of the Venture Class Launch Service Demonstration 2 (VCLS Demo 2) contract. The mission involves launching two CubeSat constellations to a 550 km Sun-Synchronous Orbit. Firefly’s Alpha launch vehicle is on schedule for its maiden launch in the first quarter of 2021. The company is developing a family of launch and in-space vehicles and services that provide industry-leading affordability, convenience, and reliability. This partnership with NASA may signal a significant expansion of Firefly’s capabilities and its position in the launch services market.