Firefly Aerospace

Firefly Aerospace is a Texas-based company founded in 2014, focused on providing affordable and reliable access to space for government and commercial customers. The company has developed a range of launch vehicles and spacecraft, including the Alpha rocket, which successfully launched in 2019, and the Beta rocket, currently in development for larger payloads. Firefly has also made significant strides in lunar exploration, becoming the first commercial company to land on the Moon. With a mission to enable efficient operations in space, Firefly offers in-space services for small payloads, including hosting and communications in geostationary orbit. The company has established partnerships with major organizations like NASA and has secured a launch agreement for the U.S. Space Force's VICTUS program. With a growing team of over 700 employees, Firefly Aerospace is positioned as a key player in the NewSpace industry, dedicated to expanding its capabilities and supporting advanced space missions.