Elytra is Firefly's multi-mission in-space vehicle line for payload delivery, imaging, and communications across cislunar space.
View competitors
Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company.
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.
Companies similar to Firefly Aerospace include D-Orbit, Impulse Space, Momentus and Astrobotic Technology.
Firefly Aerospace was founded in 2017.
Firefly Aerospace's headquarters is located in Leander, TX, US.
Firefly Aerospace's most recent funding round was for $22M (USD) in June 2026.
As of Jun 23, 2026, Firefly Aerospace has disclosed funding of $593.6M (USD).
Firefly Aerospace has 150 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.

D-Orbit
dorbit.space

Impulse Space
impulsespace.com

Momentus
momentus.space

Astrobotic Technology
astrobotic.com

Intuitive Machines

SpaceX
spacex.com

Rocket Lab
rocketlabcorp.com

Innospace
innospc.com

Phantom Space
phantomspace.com

Blue Origin
blueorigin.com

Voyager Technologies

SpinLaunch
spinlaunch.com

United Launch Alliance
ulalaunch.com

Virgin Galactic Holdings
virgingalactic.com

Sierra Space
sierraspace.com

Inversion Space
inversionspace.com

Outpost
outpost.space

Katalyst Space
katalystspace.com

Rocketstar
rocketstar.nyc

Aphelion Orbitals