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AFRL Awards Rocket Engine Nozzle Extension Development Contract to Firefly

Will Lower Costs, Improve Performance, and Accelerate Rocket Engine Production

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Tom Patton
Apr 29, 2025
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The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Edwards Air Force Base in California has awarded a contract to Firefly Aerospace to develop a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) nozzle extension for applications in liquid rocket engines. This advanced, lightweight material improves rocket performance by increasing launch vehicle payload capability while lowering…

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