Firefly Aerospace (@FireflySpace) / X

Firefly Aerospace

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Firefly Aerospace

@FireflySpace

Launch, land, operate in space – anywhere, anytime. We're the space and defense tech company delivering critical missions from LEO to the Moon and beyond.

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Joined December 2013

Firefly Aerospace
@FireflySpace
Jun 18
Firefly is humbled to receive the Robert J. Collier Trophy—one of aerospace's highest honors. This trophy, awarded by @NatlAero only when achievements represent a defining leap forward in aviation and spaceflight, places Firefly among the ranks of Orville Wright, Chuck Yeager,
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Firefly Aerospace
@FireflySpace
Jun 16
We're excited to announce Nathan O'Konek as Firefly's General Counsel. Nathan brings more than 20 years of legal and strategic leadership experience in the global aerospace and defense sectors, specializing in high-growth space companies, public markets, and international capital
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Firefly Aerospace
@FireflySpace
Jun 10
Take a manufacturing minute with us as we talk through our automated fiber placement machine that builds the core composite structures for our rockets and spacecraft.
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Firefly Aerospace
@FireflySpace
Jun 8
End-to-end communications testing is well underway for Blue Ghost Mission 2. This testing confirms our Elytra orbiter can link with Blue Ghost on the Moon’s far side and act as a backup communications relay for @NASA's LuSEE-Night - enabling up to two years of surface operations
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Firefly Aerospace
@FireflySpace
Jun 4
Shoot for the stars, land on the Moon, start your career today! We're hiring passionate individuals to help us launch, land and orbit in space. Check out what positions are available here: fireflyspace.com/careers
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Firefly Aerospace
@FireflySpace
Jun 2
Securing the skies. Protecting the homeland. Our subsidiary SciTec won a contract for delivering the operational data fusion system for the @usairforce's Advanced Battle Management System CBC2 program—giving warfighters the real-time battlespace awareness they need when it
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Firefly Aerospace
@FireflySpace
May 28
This team hit another milestone as we continue to execute on multiple missions to the Moon! With the Critical Design Review now complete for Blue Ghost Mission 3, we're one step closer to our trip to the Moon's Gruithuisen Domes. More on the mission here: fireflyspace.com/missions/blue-…
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Firefly Aerospace
@FireflySpace
May 26
The next era of Moon exploration has begun! We're proud to announce a $75 million subcontract from @NASAJPL to deliver four drones above the Moon's south pole with our Elytra orbiter. In support of @NASA's MoonFall mission and larger Moon Base initiative, these drones will help
Firefly Aerospace Wins $75 Million NASA JPL MoonFall Subcontract to Deliver Drones to the Moon’s...
From fireflyspace.com
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Firefly Aerospace
@FireflySpace
May 25
Today, we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage and commitment paved the way for future generations to dream bigger, explore farther, and reach for the stars. This Memorial Day, we remember and thank those who gave
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Firefly Aerospace
@FireflySpace
May 21
At Firefly we are lighting the way to a brighter, bolder future. youtu.be/2RNSWvYXidc
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Firefly Aerospace
@FireflySpace
May 20
Congratulations to @MattAadastra on your role as @NASA Deputy Administrator! Your Air Force service and dedication to space exploration inspires us and we look forward to this exciting new chapter.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman
@NASAAdmin
May 18
Congratulations to @MattAadastra on a successful Senate confirmation vote for Deputy Administrator of @NASA 🇺🇸
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Firefly Aerospace
@FireflySpace
May 20
Honored to be recognized by the @tellyawards for our YouTube series featuring weekly updates on Blue Ghost Mission 1 and a behind the scenes with the team who made our first mission to the Moon possible.
The Telly Awards
@tellyawards
May 19
The wait is over... 🎉 The Season 47 Telly Award winners have been revealed! ㅤ This season's winners embodied what it means to "Capture the Original. Huge congratulations to all on this incredible achievement. ㅤ 🏆 View winners gallery: vist.ly/54piw #TellyAwards
Landing on the Moon - Blue Ghost Mission 1 Weekly Update Series - 2026 Silver Winner - Telly Awards
From tellyawards.com
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Firefly Aerospace
@FireflySpace
May 20
If you haven't already, check it out here:
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Firefly Aerospace
@FireflySpace
May 19
As our mission manifest grows, so have our facilities! Firefly has made improvements at our Rocket Ranch and doubled the size of our campus in Cedar Park, Texas with a new innovation lab and expansive cleanroom to enable an assembly line of lunar landers and orbital vehicles.
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