Firefly Reaches Swedish Launch Site, SSC Space Signs First Defense Contract
SSC Space secured a $21.5M defense contract with Sweden's Defense Materiel Administration, with Firefly Aerospace as the launch vehicle partner. Infrastructure completion was announced on June 30, positioning U.S. orbital launch capability on mainland Europe for the first time.
Rocket Lab shatters responsive space record, deploys orbital interceptor
Rocket Lab launched a spacecraft 16 hours 42 minutes after receiving orders, beating the prior record by 10+ hours, and immediately began rendezvous operations against a target satellite in orbit.
Firefly's Alpha Block II Clears Engine Test, Eyes Summer Debut
Firefly Aerospace confirms Alpha Block II engine qualification complete with L3Harris as first customer, positioning the upgraded rocket for summer 2026 launch in NSSL Phase 3 competition.