
For decades, U.S. space missions moved at a glacial pace, unable to deliver when America needed to respond quickly. Firefly is changing that story. In 2023, Firefly proved it can launch a satellite to orbit with just 24-hour notice and became the only commercial company to demonstrate a true responsive space capability. In 2025, Firefly achieved the first fully successful commercial Moon landing with Blue Ghost Mission 1. This speed comes from Firefly's vertically integrated approach. The company designs, builds, and operates its Alpha launch vehicle, Blue Ghost lunar lander, and Elytra orbital transfer vehicle using common flight-proven structures, propulsion systems, avionics, and software. And the company is scaling fast. Firefly's next-generation Eclipse launch vehicle, co-developed with Northrop Grumman, will deliver up to 16,000 kg to orbit while maintaining that same responsive edge for national security, commercial, and space exploration missions. Firefly’s proven launch, lunar, and in-space capabilities will continue to drive U.S. innovation across cislunar space and beyond while delivering the speed and reliability that national priorities demand.
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