Synspective and Firefly Aerospace have signed a multi-launch agreement for up to 10 dedicated Alpha rocket launches through 2030. The agreement covers StriX satellites, with up to 20 satellites scheduled for orbital deployment.
Synspective and Firefly Aerospace have signed a multi-launch agreement for up to 10 dedicated launches using the Alpha rocket through 2030. During the contract period, 2 StriX satellites will be carried on each mission, with up to 20 satellites in total targeted for orbital deployment. This will increase the speed of satellite deployment compared with individual launches.
The launches will use sites on both the East and West Coasts, operating from Pad-0A at Wallops in Virginia and SLC-2 at Vandenberg in California. This will provide flexibility in orbital inclination and enable access to a range of orbits in addition to those covered by existing contracts.
The CEOs of both companies have emphasized that the long-term partnership will support constellation expansion and improve the stability of satellite services. They commented that the Alpha rocket's payload capacity of approximately 1 ton and rapid launch readiness meet Synspective's requirements.
Synspective develops and operates small SAR satellites and provides data, offering solutions in areas including disaster response, national security and infrastructure monitoring. Firefly is a space company specializing in the development of small and medium-sized rockets and rapid launches.