Firefly Aerospace Company
Firefly was created for one simple reason: provide low-cost, high-performance space launch capability for the under-served small satellite market, where secondary-payload launches are often the only option. The technologies employed in their state-of-the-art rockets provide a clear pathway for future incremental improvements in vehicle capability. Later vehicles will also have reusable elements and employ air-breathing propulsion. Small satellites are playing an increasingly significant role in space. Smaller, lighter, and cheaper satellite technologies have led to functional systems that are a fraction of the size of their predecessors. Meanwhile, constellations of small satellites are showing promise for replacing larger custom-built systems, thus providing redundancy and the ability to regularly refresh system technology. Lastly, many advanced technologies languish at middle TRL levels. Low-cost rides to space will allow these technologies to be proven and advance their collective space-flight capabilities. Firefly Aerospace was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Cedar Park, Texas, United States.
Technology:
SpaceTech
Industry:
Aerospace, Air Transportation, Satellite Communication, Space Travel
Headquarters:
Cedar Park, Texas, United States
Founded Date:
$1M to $10M
Employees Number:
1-10
Funding Status:
M&A
Estimated Revenue:
$1M to $10M
Last Funding Date:
2016-06-08
Last Funding Type:
Series A
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