
Firefly Space System (AKA: Firefly Space Transport Services LLC) Profile last edited on: 10/10/22
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Location Information
Location: Single
Congr. District: 31
County: Williamson
Congr. District: 31
County: Williamson
Public Profile
Firefly was established to provide low-cost, high-performance space launch capability for the under-served small satellite market, where secondary-payload launches are often the only option. The technologies employed in their state-of-the-art rockets provide a clear pathway for future incremental improvements in vehicle capability. Later vehicles will also have reusable elements and employ air-breathing propulsion. Small satellites are playing an increasingly significant role in space. Smaller, lighter and cheaper satellite technologies have led to functional systems that are a fraction of the size of their predecessors. Meanwhile, constellations of small satellites are showing promise for replacing larger custom-built systems, thus providing redundancy and the ability to regularly refresh system technology. Lastly, many advanced technologies languish at middle TRL levels. Low cost rides to space will allow these technologies to be proven and advance their collective space-flight capabilities.
Extent of SBIR involvement
Synopsis: Awardee Business Condition
Employee Range
100-149Revenue Range
10M-15MVC funded?
YesPublic/Private
Privately HeldStock Info
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N/AAwards Distribution by Agency
Most Recent SBIR Projects
Year | Phase | Agency | Total Amount | |
---|---|---|---|---|
2016 | 2 | DARPA | $1,593,769 | |
Project Title: Low Cost Expendable Launch Technology |
Key People / Management
Thomas M Mrkusic -- Founder & CEO
Michael Blum -- Founder & CFO
Maureen Gannon -- Founder & Vp Business Development
Patrick Joseph King -- Founder & COO
Michael Blum -- Founder & CFO
Maureen Gannon -- Founder & Vp Business Development
Patrick Joseph King -- Founder & COO