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Firefly Aerospace debuted a line of orbital vehicles called Elytra on Tuesday, as it looks to become an end-to-end mission services provider for commercial and government customers. The first Elytra will fly on a Firefly Alpha rocket in 2024, part of a rapid-response mission contract with Texas-based startup Xtenti for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). The Elytra vehicles had previously been called “space utility vehicles.”

Three upcoming launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base are reportedly set to go in July and include a deployment of Starlink satellites and two top secret missions commissioned by the

Three upcoming launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base are reportedly set to go in July and include a deployment of Starlink satellites and two top secret missions commissioned by the

Lockheed Martin has signed a deal to launch a tech demonstration on a Firefly Aerospace Alpha launch vehicle. This is the first deal between Lockheed

Fireflys Alpha rocket provides affordable and responsive launch services with the capability to lift more than 1,000 kg to low Earth orbit.

Fireflys Alpha rocket provides affordable and responsive launch services with the capability to lift more than 1,000 kg to low Earth orbit.

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CatSat is a small satellite carrying a new communications concept – an inflatable antenna – into space. Led by UArizona students and supported by engineers from local aerospace companies, the project provides a rare opportunity for students to get hands-on experience with spaceflight technology.

University of Arizona students are behind CatSat, a cereal box-sized satellite that will probe the ionosphere and beam data to Earth with an inflatable antenna.

Firefly's Alpha rocket finally spread its wings on Saturday after a successful launch. A rocket has finally spread its wings as it took off to the skies! In a flawless test flight on Saturday, Oct.