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L3Harris Orders 3 Alpha Launches from Firefly Aerospace

By Rachel Jewett

Thursday, September 7th, 2023

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L3Harris Orders 3 Alpha Launches from Firefly Aerospace

Firefly Aerospace Alpha launch vehicle on the pad. Photo: Firefly Aerospace

L3Harris [LHX] has ordered three dedicated launches from Firefly Aerospace on its Alpha launch vehicle, the companies said Tuesday. The launches are targeted for 2026. The three missions will launch from Firefly’s launch site at Vandenberg Space Force Base. The announcement was light on details, but Firefly said the launches to Low-Earth Orbit will support the U.S. government’s responsive space needs. “Firefly is honored to support the ongoing mission needs of L3Harris as they continue to deliver satellite systems that advance…

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