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ConnectedCosmos Launch 1
Firefly Alpha Block 2
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LAUNCH SITEVandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Mission
First 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.
- Launch vehicle
- Firefly Alpha Block 2
- Mission type
- Communications
- Destination orbit
- Polar Orbit
- Launch pad
- Space Launch Complex 2W
- Provider
- Firefly Aerospace
The vehicle
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Launch vehicle
Firefly Alpha Block 2
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
- Stages
- 2
- Recorded launches
- 0
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Launch site & orbit
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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