Firefly Alpha Block 2
Firefly Aerospace
Manufacturer
Firefly Aerospace
Family
Firefly Alpha
Length
31.6 m
Diameter
1.82 m
Payload to LEO
1,030 kg
Launches
0
Successful
0
Firefly Alpha (Firefly α) is a two-stage orbital expendable launch vehicle developed by the American aerospace company Firefly Aerospace to cover the commercial small satellite launch market. Alpha is intended to provide launch options for both full vehicle and ride share customers. The Block 2 version features increased length and structural strength for both stages, optimized propellant tanks and consolidated in-house batteries and avionics.


Firefly Alpha Block 2TBD
ConnectedCosmos Launch 4 · Firefly Aerospace
Friday, Apr 30, 2027, 00:00 UTC

Firefly Alpha Block 2TBD
ConnectedCosmos Launch 3 · Firefly Aerospace
Sunday, Feb 28, 2027, 00:00 UTC

Firefly Alpha Block 2TBD
TacSat · Firefly Aerospace
Thursday, Dec 31, 2026, 00:00 UTC

Firefly Alpha Block 2TBD
ConnectedCosmos Launch 2 · Firefly Aerospace
November 2026 · Date not yet fixed

Firefly Alpha Block 2TBD
ConnectedCosmos Launch 1 · Firefly Aerospace
September 2026 · Date not yet fixed

Firefly Alpha Block 2TBD
QuickSounder · Firefly Aerospace
September 2026 · Date not yet fixed