Firefly Aerospace Signs Multi-Launch Agreement with Synspective for up to 10 Alpha Missions Through 2030
Key Highlights
- ➤Firefly signs agreement for up to 10 Alpha launches through 2030
- ➤Alpha will deploy up to 20 Synspective SAR satellites across missions
- ➤Each Alpha mission will deliver two Synspective satellites to low Earth orbit
- ➤Dual-coast launches provide access to varied orbital inclinations
- ➤Synspective adds Firefly to accelerate StriX constellation deployment
Expert Statements
Jason Kim, CEO of Firefly Aerospace
“We’re proud to onboard Synspective as another international launch customer and accelerate their ability to rapidly scale their constellation”
Jason Kim, CEO of Firefly Aerospace
“This landmark agreement reflects growing customer confidence in our Alpha Block II vehicle.”
Jason Kim, CEO of Firefly Aerospace
“With 1-ton payload capacity and responsive launch capabilities, Alpha is a natural fit for customers like Synspective seeking direct access to orbit to get their operations up and running sooner.”
Dr. Motoyuki Arai, Founder and CEO of Synspective
“Scaling our constellation at the pace our customers demand requires a diverse and resilient set of launch partners”
Dr. Motoyuki Arai, Founder and CEO of Synspective
“Firefly has shown real commitment, working through the hard realities of developing a new launch vehicle and steadily building a track record with Alpha.”
Dr. Motoyuki Arai, Founder and CEO of Synspective
“We’re delighted to partner with a team that shares that kind of determination.”
Dr. Motoyuki Arai, Founder and CEO of Synspective
“Alpha’s payload class is well suited to our upcoming satellites, and its dual-coast access gives us valuable flexibility across orbital inclinations.”
Dr. Motoyuki Arai, Founder and CEO of Synspective
“Adding Firefly to our launch portfolio strengthens our ability to accelerate deployment and deliver resilient service to our customers.”
CEDAR PARK, Texas, Nov. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Firefly Aerospace (Nasdaq: FLY), a market leading space and defense technology company, today announced a multi-launch agreement with Synspective Inc., a Japanese synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite data and solutions provider, for up to 10 launches on Firefly's Alpha rocket through 2030.
With the ability to launch 1,000 kg to low Earth orbit, Alpha will deliver two of Synspective's SAR satellites to orbit per mission, deploying up to 20 total satellites. This cadence gives Synspective an efficient path to rapidly scale its StriX constellation, doubling its deployment pace compared to single-satellite missions.
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