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Space

Lockheed Martin to Launch Tech Demo on Firefly Aerospace Alpha Vehicle

By Rachel Jewett

Friday, June 30th, 2023

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Lockheed Martin to Launch Tech Demo on Firefly Aerospace Alpha Vehicle

Firefly Alpha launch. Photo: Firefly Aerospace

Lockheed Martin has signed a deal to launch a tech demonstration on a Firefly Aerospace Alpha launch vehicle. This is the first deal between Lockheed Martin and the launcher. Firefly’s Thursday announcement was light on details on what the mission will entail, and when it will occur. The Alpha rocket has the capability to launch more than 1,000 kg to Low-Earth Orbit (LEO). “We are working with Firefly because of their innovative performance in offering access to space for small payloads on Firefly…

Congress

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Budget

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Budget

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