Firefly Alpha Block 2 | ConnectedCosmos Launch 1

Mission Status

Current date is a placeholder or rough estimation based on unreliable or interpreted sources.

Mission Updates

Jun 26, 04:41 AM Cosmic_Penguin

Updated payload for possible next launch of Firefly Alpha (VICTUS HAZE Jackal now confirmed to have already launched on Falcon 9).

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May 6, 11:15 PM Cosmic_Penguin

NET late summer (exact near term manifest TBD).

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Nov 18, 06:23 PM Cosmic_Penguin

NET Q2 2026.

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Oct 18, 12:56 AM Cosmic_Penguin

Added launch.

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Mission Details

First of at least four missions carrying 6 satellites for Open Cosmos' secure LEO broadband constellation, designed to provide independent and resilient connectivity infrastructure for Europe and the world using high-priority Ka-band spectrum filings by the Principality of Liechtenstein.

Mission Type Communications
Orbit Polar Orbit
Launch Window 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Rocket Configuration

Name Firefly Alpha Block 2
Manufacturer Firefly Aerospace
Height 31.6 m
Diameter 1.82 m
Maiden Flight N/A
Success Rate 0/0 (0%)

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.