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Elytra Mission 1

Elytra Mission 1

Alpha OCT 15 2024

Firefly Aerospace is scheduled to launch a Alpha rocket as part of the Elytra Mission 1 from SLC-2W, Vandenberg SFB California, USA.

Last updated: May 10, 2024

Launch Information

Launch Information

Launch Vehicle Details

Mission NameElytra Mission 1
Launch SiteSLC-2W, Vandenberg SFB, California, USA
Launch VehicleAlpha
AgencyFirefly Aerospace
Launch DateOCT 15 2024
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Elytra Mission 1 will demonstrate the responsive on-orbit capabilities of the Elytra vehicle. In support of Xtenti follow-on study contract with the NRO, the mission will demonstrate a rapid payload reconfiguration utilizing Xtenti FANTM-RiDE payload dispenser prior to launching on Firefly Alpha vehicle.

Launch Vehicle - Alpha

Height29 m (95 ft)
Diameter1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Mass54000 Kg (119000 lb)
Stages2
Payload To LEO1030 Kg (2270 lb)
Payload To SSO630 Kg (1390 lb)
Fairing Diameter2.2 m 7.2 ft
Thrust736 kN
Sun Synchronous Capacity630 Kg
PropellantRP-1 / LOX
Propellant FeedTurbopump
Engine2
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