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Firefly Aerospace to Launch Alpha Rocket at Wallops Island's MARS in 2025

Firefly Aerospace has announced the expansion of its Alpha rocket launch capabilities at Virginia's Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS) on Wallops Island, set for 2025. This new development will facilitate commercial and national security missions from the state-owned launch pads.

Discovered 2024-06-24T21:02:08.135422-07:00 | 2024-06-24T21:02:08.135422-07:00

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2024-06-25T18:47:18.929978-07:00

Firefly Aerospace adds Alpha Launch capability on Wallops Island, Virginia • smallsatnews.com

2024-06-25T18:34:40.105835-07:00

Firefly Aerospace adds Alpha Launch capability on Wallops Island, Virginia • satnews

2024-06-25T14:35:02.266189-07:00

Firefly Joins Northrop, Rocket Lab At Wallops Island Launch Site • Aviation Week

2024-06-25T07:23:05.783879-07:00

New Partnership Will See National Security Launches at Wallops Flight Facility • wboc.com

2024-06-25T07:22:48.033082-07:00

Northam announces new leader to take regional spaceport 'to the next level' at Wallops Island • richmond.com

2024-06-25T07:21:10.582429-07:00

New Partnership Will See National Security Launches at Wallops Flight Facility • wboc.com

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virginiabusiness.com • Beth JoJack

Firefly Aerospace to launch at NASA’s Wallops Island in Virginia

2024-06-25T07:20:39.838710-07:00

Virginia: Wallops will launch new rocket with Texas company • richmond.com

2024-06-25T01:26:18.026746-07:00

Firefly Aerospace Adds Alpha Launch Capability on Wallops Is • asdnews.com

2024-06-25T01:12:27.899905-07:00

(ES) Firefly Aerospace Adds Alpha Launch Capability At Wallops Island • actualidadaeroespacial.com

2024-06-24T21:02:08.135422-07:00

Firefly Aerospace Expands Operations with New Alpha Launch Capability at Virginia's Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport • skygofly.com

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