Firefly Alpha Block 2 Vehicle Overview
A complete overview of the Firefly Alpha Block 2 launch vehicle, including launch stats, vehicle info and launch locations.
Basic Info
Name
Firefly Alpha Block 2
Family
Firefly Alpha
Manufacturer
First Launch
Not Yet Launched
Successful Launches
0
Failed Launches
0
Rocket Info
Status
Active
Stages
2
Length
31.6 m
Diameter
1.82 m
Launch Mass
54 tons
Thrust
736 kN
Reusability
Not Reusable
Payload Info
LEO Capacity
1,030 kg
Launch Cost
$15M
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.
Launch Sites used by Firefly Alpha Block 2
Vandenberg SFB
U.S. Space Force facility in California for spacecraft launches and missile testing.
Wallops Island
NASA rocket launch site for science and exploration missions, established in 1945 in Virginia.