Sun, Mar 24, 2019
Will Partner On Launch Solutions For Constellations
Firefly Aerospace, a provider of economical and dependable launch vehicles, spacecraft and in-space services, announced today the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Airbus Defense and Space to develop new space launch solutions for Airbus customers.
"Firefly is pleased to enter into an MOU with Airbus to formulate an integrated market offering that will provide Airbus customers rapid deployment of Airbus manufactured satellites," said Firefly CEO Dr. Tom Markusic. "We are very impressed by the versatility and low cost of the Airbus ARROW platform and Airbus's investment in leading edge satellite mass production capabilities. We look forward to working closely with Airbus to bring economical launch solutions to their customers. This initial MOU covering several launches is the first step of a long-term relationship which will provide Airbus customers the highest level of flexibility for their small satellite launches."
"Our partnership with Firefly will provide launch options with direct access to specific orbits, flexibility, and short notice,"Frederic Sotenberg, Head of Constellations Launch Solutions at Airbus Space Systems. "The Alpha vehicle addresses an unmet need in small satellite launch and will provide a further option for our customers in addition to legacy medium and large launchers in Europe."
"This flexibility will enable rapid deployment of and replenishment of Airbus customer constellations," said Les Kovacs, Firefly vice president of Business Development. "We look forward to working closely with Airbus to develop integrated solutions that accelerate the global small satellite revolution and the commercialization of cis-lunar space."
(Source: Firefly news release)
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