ABOUT FIREFLY ALPHA BLOCK 2
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.
PAYLOAD CAPACITY
1,030 kg
TO LEO
2,271 lbs
LIFTOFF THRUST
736
KILONEWTONS
165,459
POUNDS-FORCE
~987
HORSEPOWER
DIMENSIONS
Height31.6 m (104 ft)
Diameter1.82 m (6 ft)
Launch Mass54 kg (119 lbs)
Stages2
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