NASA-Funded Mission to the Moon’s Far Side Is Starting to Look Pretty Cool
A new payload has been added to Firefly’s upcoming mission to the far side of the Moon, one that will explore the lunar subsurface to find out if it can…
Firefly Aerospace Sets New Launch Speed Record for U.S. Space Force Mission
Space Force’s goal of wanting the capacity to launch a satellite on very short notice just passed a major milestone. The Victus Nox mission, Latin for “conquer the night,” was…
Beyond SpaceX: The Rising Stars of the U.S. Rocket Industry
While traditional giants like Northrop Grumman and United Launch Alliance continue to contribute to space exploration with decades of experience, a new wave of ambitious and pioneering companies is rising.…
Space Force’s 24-Hour Satellite Challenge Enters Critical Hot Standby
Firefly Aerospace and its partner Millennium Space Systems have entered into the hot standby phase of Space Force’s Victus Nox mission. The groundbreaking initiative aims to launch a satellite with…
NASA picks a commercial partner to visit the far side of the moon
NASA has big plans for the moon. From sending the first crewed mission to land on its surface in 50 years to setting up a space station in orbit, the…
How to watch rocket startup Firefly Aeropspace’s second attempt to reach orbit
Rocket startup Firefly Aerospace will attempt to reach orbit for the first time in a launch tonight, Sunday September 11. Here’s how to watch.
Watch Firefly’s Alpha rocket explode just minutes after maiden launch
Firefly Aerospace performed the first orbital launch of its Alpha rocket on Thursday evening, but the vehicle exploded just a few minutes into its flight.