Firefly Alpha·Firefly Aerospace
Firefly Alpha Block 2
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Specifications
- Status
- active
- Height
- 31.6 m
- Diameter
- 1.82 m
- Mass
- 54,000 kg
- Stages
- 2
- Thrust
- 736 kN
- Payload to LEO
- 1,030 kg
- First flight
- 2026-12-31
- Total launches
- 0
- Success / Fail
- 0 / 0
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. The Block 2 version features increased length and structural strength for both stages, optimized propellant tanks and consolidated in-house batteries and avionics.