L3Harris Technologies has solidified its commitment to Firefly Aerospace for future satellite launches, signing a new agreement for up to 20 launches on the company's Alpha rocket. This agreement, announced on Wednesday, builds on an existing three-launch deal inked in September 2023, with the latest contract encompassing two to four missions per year from 2027 to 2031.
As part of the agreement, L3Harris spacecraft will be launched into Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) from Firefly's SLC-2 launch site at the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. While specifics about the payloads have not been disclosed, the agreement underscores L3Harris' reliance on Firefly's launch capabilities for future missions.
"The Firefly team is proud to build on our existing relationship with L3Harris and serve as a long-term launch provider for their robust satellite systems," said Peter Schumacher, Interim CEO at Firefly Aerospace. "Firefly continues to see growing demand for Alpha's responsive small-lift services, and we’re committed to providing a dedicated launch option that takes our customers directly to their preferred orbits."