Building on the Firefly Alpha, the Firefly Beta will rely on 12 Reaver first-stage engines and a Lightning upper stage to carry 4,000 kilograms to low Earth orbit. Credit: Firefly

Firefly ‘back in full force’ following last year’s near-death experience

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Two years ago, Firefly Space Systems appeared to be flying high. Then the bottom fell out of the company.

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In September, Firefly announced the first successful ground test of its rocket engine at its testing facility in Briggs, Texas. Credit: Firefly Space Systems

Firefly Space Systems assets to be sold

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The assets of Firefly Space Systems, a company that was developing a small launch vehicle before encountering financial problems last year, will be sold this week in an auction organized by a little-known company backed by a Ukrainian entrepreneur.

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In September, Firefly announced the first successful ground test of its rocket engine at its testing facility in Briggs, Texas. Credit: Firefly Space Systems

Firefly Space Systems furloughs staff after investor backs out

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Firefly Space Systems, a Texas company developing a small launch vehicle, has furloughed its entire staff after an investor backed out, forcing the firm to consider alternative vehicle concepts or even a sale of the company.

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