Elytra Mission 1 – Firefly Alpha (FLTA007) – Vandenberg SLC-2W – май 2025

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Elytra Mission 1
Launch Time
NET 4th Quarter, 2024
Rocket Alpha
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Mission Details
Elytra Mission 1
Elytra Mission 1 will demonstrate the responsive on-orbit capabilities of the Elytra vehicle. In support of Xtenti's follow-on study contract with the NRO, the mission will demonstrate a rapid payload reconfiguration utilizing Xtenti's FANTM-RiDE payload dispenser prior to launching on Firefly's Alpha vehicle. Upon launching on Alpha, Firefly's Elytra vehicle will utilize the FANTM-RiDE dispenser to first deploy commercial rideshare payloads in Sun-Synchronous Orbit, and then perform an on-orbit maneuver and stand ready to deploy U.S. government payloads on-demand.
Sun-Synchronous Orbit

Location
SLC-2W, Vandenberg SFB, California, USA

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Our Elytra spacecraft aced environmental testing, bringing us one step closer to launch! The rigorous tests included vibration and thermal vacuum testing to replicate the harsh conditions during launch and subject the vehicle to extreme temperatures, confirming its resilience and reliability. Stay tuned for the next milestone and learn more on the mission here: https://fireflyspace.com/missions/elytra-mission-1/

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Mission Details
Mission Name: Elytra Mission 1
Mission Type: Responsive Space Demonstration
Customer: Rideshare
Vehicle: Alpha FLTA007 Rocket; Elytra orbital vehicle
Launch Site: Firefly SLC-2, Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA
Launch Date: 2024

Mission Summary
Launching aboard Firefly's Alpha vehicle in 2024, this mission will demonstrate the responsive on-orbit capabilities of our Elytra vehicle. As the first of many missions utilizing multiple Firefly vehicles, the demonstration will lay the groundwork for Firefly's end-to-end mission solutions, proving our capabilities to rapidly launch, maneuver, and deploy satellites at a time and place of our customers' choosing.
In support of Xtenti's follow-on study contract with the NRO, the mission will demonstrate a rapid payload reconfiguration utilizing Xtenti's FANTM-RiDE payload dispenser prior to launching on Firefly's Alpha vehicle. Upon launching on Alpha, Firefly's Elytra vehicle will utilize the FANTM-RiDE dispenser to first deploy commercial rideshare payloads in Sun-Synchronous Orbit, and then perform an on-orbit maneuver and stand ready to deploy U.S. government payloads on-demand.
These important demonstrations will further advance our nation's responsive space capabilities.
Learn about Elytra Read Mission Announcement

Payload Opportunities
With payload capacity still available, the mission offers opportunities for multiple payload deployments in Sun-Synchronous Orbit for 1-12U CubeSat form factors. Other CubeSat form factors can be accommodated on a case-by-case basis.
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