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Firefly Alpha Block 2

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.

Firefly Alpha Block 2 rocket

Height

31.6 m

Diameter

1.82 m

LEO capacity

1,030 kg

Manufacturer

Firefly Aerospace

Total launches

0

Successful

0

Pending

7

Successful landings

0

Flight system

Built to move mass beyond the atmosphere.

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.