Firefly Aerospace
@Firefly_Space
Enabling our world to launch, land, and orbit in space. Anytime. Anywhere.
Test Stand 4 is our Swiss Army Knife for structures testing. Our team can test Alpha, Eclipse, Blue Ghost, and Elytra structures depending on what's needed. Hear from the crew who preps the stand in our latest Ranch Hands episode.
Open Sauce 2025! What a phenomenal event - I can’t recommend it highly enough. It’s like an enormous adult science fair for nerds and then sometimes there are astronauts
Just a bunch of nerds talking rocket science at #OpenSauce2025! Our VP of Engineering Brigette Oakes joined the stage with @TheBrianMcManus ,@Erdayastronaut, @joebarnard, @smartereveryday, @DJSnM and @Integza__. This crew is inspiring the next generation of dreamers and…
The Elytra team is moving full steam ahead with Mission 1 scenario testing. Our crew is running the spacecraft from Mission Control using flight-like data to practice on-orbit vehicle commissioning and payload operations. Mission 1 details here: fireflyspace.com/missions/elytr…
Firefly Aerospace today filed a registration statement relating to a proposed initial public offering. Firefly intends to list on the @Nasdaq under the $FLY ticker symbol. fireflyspace.com/news/firefly-a… A registration statement relating to our proposed initial public offering has…
#BlueGhost's lower deck is undergoing structural testing for Mission 2 to the Moon! Built with the same advanced carbon composites as our launch vehicles, every component of our lunar lander is rigorously tested to endure the extreme conditions from launch all the way to lunar…
"Today progress isn't only for the nation state, it rests upon the shoulders of builders." A few days after our historic Moon landing, @jasonjoyride came by to capture the moment with our Ghost Riders. Check out a behind the scenes look at #BlueGhost Mission 1!
Before only NATIONS successfully landed on the moon... In 2025 that changed. On the day, we captured the nerves, risk, and story of how (in just 3 years) @Firefly_Space did it.
We’re pumped to work with @AdvancedSpace to develop mission architectures for communication relay services that support NASA's LunaNet. Utilizing our Elytra spacecraft, we're equipped to enable reliable communication and navigation around the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
📢We are excited to announce that NASA has awarded Advanced Space a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract in partnership with Firefly Aerospace. Read the full press release below👇 advancedspace.com/advanced-space…
Last year, Alpha lit up the night sky during 4th of July celebrations! Today we celebrate American innovation and the bold spirit that takes us to the stars. Happy Independence Day from all of us at Firefly!
Out at the Rocket Ranch, Test Stand 1 is our workhorse - firing at least one engine a day. Hear from the team building and testing our engines so they are ready for launch!
Blue Ghost Mission 2's first payload has been delivered! Last week, the @fleetspace team was in town testing their Seismic Payload for Interplanetary Discovery, Exploration, and Research (SPIDER). SPIDER will be deployed onto the lunar surface to capture seismic data and learn…
Let's get to work @SSCspace 🤜🤛 With a Technology Safeguards Agreement now in place between the U.S. and Sweden, Firefly and SSC are one step closer to the first orbital launch from mainland Europe. fireflyspace.com/news/ssc-and-f…
Girls just wanna build rockets, land on the moon, play with fire, improve manufacturing processes, design spacecraft, solve complex orbital mechanics, test propulsion systems, program flight computers, analyze satellite data, engineer ground support equipment... that's our kind…
No filters here! Our Fireflies are focused on our efforts to launch, land, and orbit while we have a little fun! The future of commercial space exploration doesn't build itself, but it does pause for the occasional team photo op. #HiringNow #NationalSelfieDay…
While we're busy building rockets and spacecraft, our four-legged team members are providing the best kind of mission support – tail wags and belly rubs! #BringYourDogToWorkDay is every day here, one of the many perks of working at Firefly. Check out our open roles here:…
Recently @Firefly_Space announced a new lunar imaging payload which could achieve 0.2m resolution, so I took an image with the 0.5m imagery from LROC and dropped in an Apollo LM model with 0.2m resolution, just to get an idea of what details we might see when it's pointed at…
There's never a dull day at our Rocket Ranch! We're giving you a behind-the-scenes look at our testing - each week highlighting one of our 6 test stands, their capabilities, and the team that makes it all happen. First episode drops next Thursday.