Firefly Alpha Block 2
Firefly Aerospace
Details
Height
31.6 m
Diameter
1.82 m
GTO
Unknown
LEO
1,030 kg
Thrust at Liftoff
736 kN
Apogee
Unknown
Launch Cost
$15M
Maiden Flight
Unknown
Description
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.