Firefly Aerospace

Overview

Builds and operates launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital spacecraft for government and commercial missions needing access to orbit and the Moon.

Part of the Austin ecosystem

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Timeline

1. Nov 2025Funding Roundsec.gov ↗

   IPO on NASDAQ ($FLY); Alpha rocket + Blue Ghost lunar lander.