The Journal of Space Commerce

The Journal of Space Commerce

NRO Launch Services Contract Awarded to Firefly Aerospace

Will Conduct Launches from California and Florida

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Tom Patton
Jan 30, 2024
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The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) will conduct launches to space using the Firefly Aerospace Alpha rocket under a contract announced last week. As part of the NRO's Streamlined Launch Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contract (SLIC), the agreement has a 10-year ordering period with a ceiling value of $700 million across all firm fixed-pric…

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