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Firefly Aerospace Inc. (Nasdaq: FLY) is a space and defense technology company that regularly issues news about its launch vehicles, lunar landers, orbital vehicles, and national security programs. This news page aggregates Firefly’s press releases and market updates so readers can follow how the company executes on its mission to enable government and commercial customers to launch, land, and operate in space.
Firefly’s announcements often cover developments in its Alpha small launch vehicle and plans for the Eclipse launch system, including configuration upgrades such as the Alpha Block II update aimed at enhancing reliability, producibility, and launch operations. News items also describe the company’s work on responsive launch missions, hypersonic testing, and contracts that support national security customers.
Another major theme in Firefly’s news flow is its Blue Ghost lunar lander and Elytra orbital vehicles. Releases highlight NASA Commercial Lunar Payload Services awards, international payload agreements, and technology demonstrations on the lunar surface and in cislunar space. Examples include Blue Ghost missions carrying payloads from NASA, the European Space Agency, the United Arab Emirates’ Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, Fleet Space Technologies, and commercial partners such as Volta Space Technologies.
Investors and analysts will also find updates on corporate milestones, including Firefly’s initial public offering, index inclusion in the Russell 2000® and Russell 3000® Indexes, financial results, credit facility amendments, and acquisitions such as the purchase of SciTec, Inc. These items provide context on Firefly’s growth strategy, capital structure, and expansion into AI-enabled defense software and big data processing.
By reviewing this news feed, readers can monitor Firefly’s launch schedule, lunar and cislunar missions, national security contracts, and financial disclosures in one place, using the company’s own public statements and regulatory communications as primary sources.
Firefly Aerospace (Nasdaq: FLY) has secured a $10 million contract addendum from NASA for additional data from its successful Blue Ghost Mission 1 lunar mission. The company collected 120 gigabytes of data during the mission, which operated longer than any commercial lunar mission to date.
The data includes first-ever high-definition images of a solar eclipse and sunset from the Moon's surface, communications data from S-band and X-band antennas, propulsion data from Spectre thrusters, and temperature data during extreme conditions ranging from 230°F to -275°F. The mission successfully operated through a 500°F temperature delta and demonstrated innovative solutions like 'operation parasol' to manage thermal challenges.
Firefly Aerospace (Nasdaq: FLY), a space and defense technology company, will release its Q2 2025 financial results on September 22, 2025, after market close. The company will host a conference call at 4:00 p.m. CT / 5:00 p.m. ET on the same day.
Firefly, established in 2017, specializes in responsive space missions and is notable for achieving a 24-hour notice satellite launch capability and a successful Moon landing. The company develops small- to medium-lift launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles from its integrated facilities in central Texas.
Firefly Aerospace (NASDAQ:FLY) has announced the pricing of its upsized initial public offering, offering 19,296,000 shares of common stock at $45.00 per share. The company has also granted underwriters a 30-day option to purchase an additional 2,894,400 shares.
Trading is expected to commence on August 7, 2025, on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol "FLY". The offering is anticipated to close on August 8, 2025. The company plans to use the proceeds to repay outstanding borrowings, pay preferred stock dividends, and for general corporate purposes.
Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, Jefferies, and Wells Fargo Securities are serving as lead bookrunning managers, with Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank Securities, and Cantor acting as joint bookrunners.
Firefly Aerospace (NYSE:FLY) has secured a $176.7 million NASA contract for its fourth lunar mission under the Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program. The mission, scheduled for 2029, will utilize Firefly's Elytra orbital vehicle and Blue Ghost lunar lander to deliver five NASA payloads to the Moon's south pole.
The mission will deploy two rovers (MoonRanger and a Canadian Space Agency rover) and three scientific instruments to study lunar resources, radiation, and thermal conditions. The Elytra Dark transfer vehicle will provide communications relay and join Firefly's lunar imaging constellation, offering services for over five years after the mission.
Firefly Aerospace has announced the launch of its Initial Public Offering (IPO) with plans to offer 16.2 million shares of common stock. The company expects the IPO price to range between $35.00 and $39.00 per share, with an additional 30-day option for underwriters to purchase up to 2.43 million shares.
The space and defense technology company plans to list on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol "FLY". The IPO proceeds will be used to repay outstanding borrowings, pay preferred stock dividends, and for general corporate purposes. Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, Jefferies, and Wells Fargo Securities are serving as lead bookrunning managers for the offering.
Dublin and New York, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) has completed its acquisition of Fly Leasing Limited (NYSE: FLY) through Carlyle Aviation Partners, utilizing funds from its $61 billion Global Credit platform. The transaction followed all necessary regulatory approvals and shareholder consent. As part of the merger, FLY shareholders will receive $17.05 per share. Additionally, FLY has requested the suspension of trading of its ADSs on NYSE, with plans for delisting and deregistration. The Exchange Offer for FLY's senior notes, which expired on July 30, saw approximately 97% participation.
Fly Leasing Limited (NYSE: FLY) reported its Q1 2021 results, highlighting total revenues of $80.9 million and a net loss of $3.4 million ($0.11 per share). The company signed a merger agreement to be acquired by Carlyle Aviation for $17.05 per share, a nearly 30% premium to its closing price prior to the announcement. As of March 31, 2021, FLY held $117.2 million in unrestricted cash and a net book value of $157 million in unencumbered assets. The merger is expected to close in Q3 2021.
Fly Leasing Limited (NYSE: FLY) announced it will release its first quarter 2021 earnings on May 13, 2021, before the market opens. FLY will forgo hosting an earnings call due to a pending transaction disclosed on March 29, 2021. FLY is recognized for leasing modern, fuel-efficient aircraft globally under multi-year contracts, targeting various airlines. Managed by BBAM LP, FLY continues to play a pivotal role in the aircraft leasing sector.
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