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Firefly Aerospace

Firefly Aerospace

US-based Firefly Aerospace develops launch vehicles for commercial space access, backed by DADA Holdings.

HQ
Cedar Park, TX, US
Founded
2017
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Firefly Aerospace, founded in March 2017 by Max Polyakov and Tom Markusic, is a private aerospace firm based in Cedar Park, Texas. The company develops launch vehicles, lunar landers, and on-orbit solutions aimed at increasing access to space for commercial purposes. Their market focus includes providing cost-effective and reliable space launch services.

Firefly Aerospace has made significant strides, including completing a $75 million Series A investment round led by DADA Holdings in May 2021. The company's impact is marked by its innovative contributions to the aerospace industry, enhancing commercial space access and establishing a strong presence in the market.

Firefly Aerospace - M & A Snapshot

Open M & A

  • Spaceflight

    Acquired by Firefly Aerospace • Undisclosed • Jun 8, 2023

Firefly Aerospace - Products & Services

  • Elytra logo

    Elytra

    Elytra is Firefly's multi-mission in-space vehicle line for payload delivery, imaging, and communications across cislunar space.

    Competing Products

    Impulse Space logo
    Impulse Space logo
    D-Orbit logo
    Impulse Space logo
    Momentus logo
  • Blue Ghost logo

    Blue Ghost

    Blue Ghost is Firefly's commercial lunar lander delivering and operating payloads on the Moon under NASA CLPS and commercial contracts.

    Competing Products

    Intuitive Machines logo
    Astrobotic Technology logo
  • Alpha logo

    Alpha

    Firefly's flight-proven Alpha is a small-lift launch vehicle in the ~1,000 kg-to-orbit class for dedicated and rideshare small-satellite missions.

    Competing Products

    Rocket Lab logo
    SpaceX logo
    Innospace logo

Firefly Aerospace - Similar Companies

Impulse Space logo

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Momentus logo

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D-Orbit logo

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Astrobotic Technology logo

Astrobotic Technology

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Intuitive Machines logo

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SpaceX logo

SpaceX

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Rocket Lab logo

Rocket Lab

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Innospace logo

Innospace

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Blue Origin logo

Blue Origin

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Phantom Space logo

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SpinLaunch logo

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United Launch Alliance logo

United Launch Alliance

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Sierra Space logo

Sierra Space

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Voyager Technologies logo

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Relativity Space logo

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Firefly Aerospace - Quick Facts

Who are Firefly Aerospace's competitors?

Companies similar to Firefly Aerospace include Impulse Space, Momentus, D-Orbit and Astrobotic Technology.

When was Firefly Aerospace founded?

Firefly Aerospace was founded in 2017.

Where is Firefly Aerospace's headquarters located?

Firefly Aerospace's headquarters is located in Cedar Park, TX, US.

When was Firefly Aerospace's last funding round?

Firefly Aerospace's most recent funding round was for $300M (USD) in November 2023.

How much has Firefly Aerospace raised to-date?

As of Nov 10, 2023, Firefly Aerospace has raised a total of $571.6M (USD).

How many employees does Firefly Aerospace have?

Firefly Aerospace has 150 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.

Firefly Aerospace - Classification

Industry
  • Hardware
Ownership
  • Equity
Technology
  • Robotics
Geographic Exposure
  • United States
Revenue
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Enterprise
Tags
  • Spacetech
Ticker
  • FLY
SEC CIK
  • 0001860160
EIN
  • 81-5194980
NAICS
  • 336400Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing
  • 330000Manufacturing
  • 336000Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
  • 336410Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing
  • 336411Aircraft Manufacturing
SIC
  • 3700Transportation Equipment
  • 3720Aircraft And Parts
  • 3721Aircraft
Show 3 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 336100Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
SIC
  • 3710Motor Vehicles And Motor Vehicle Equipment
  • 3711Motor Vehicles And Passenger Car Bodies