Firefly Aerospace expands spacecraft cleanroom to accommodate up to 12 lunar landers and orbital vehicles
FLY•Firefly Aerospace completed a cleanroom expansion in the third quarter of 2026, allowing simultaneous assembly of up to 12 spacecraft. A non-dilutive Texas Space Commission grant funded the facility, which has begun operations; two Alpha launches booked with Sweden’s SSC Space are the company’s first European launch contracts.
1. Expanded cleanroom begins operations
Firefly Aerospace completed its spacecraft cleanroom expansion in the third quarter of 2026. The facility, funded by a non-dilutive Texas Space Commission grant, has begun operations and can accommodate simultaneous assembly of up to 12 spacecraft.
2. First European launch contracts
The company also booked two commercial Alpha launches with SSC Space from Sweden’s Esrange Space Center, marking its first European launch contracts.
