Firefly Aerospace Firefly Alpha Block 2 ConnectedCosmos Launch 4
Firefly Alpha Block 2
Status
TBD
Date
30 APR 2027
00:00
Mission Overview
Fourth 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.
Rocket
Firefly Alpha Block 2
Mission Type
Communications
Orbit
Polar Orbit
Stages
2
Livestream
Not availableRocket Details
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.
Height
31.6 m
Diameter
1.82 m
Launch Mass
54 T
Thrust
736 kN