MISSION NAME
LM400 Demo
Status
TBD
DATE
30 JUN 2025
LAUNCH PROVIDER
Firefly Aerospace
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 2W
Description
Demonstration mission for Lockheed Martin new LM400 satellite bus, which will carry a communications payload. The satellite bus is customizable to support different missions, including remote sensing, communications, imagery and radar Earth observations. It can also support different kinds of orbits and launch configurations.
Firefly Alpha
Rocket Description
Firefly Alpha (Firefly α) is a two-stage orbital expendable launch vehicle developed by the American aerospace company Firefly Aerospace to cover the commercial small satellite launch market. Alpha is intended to provide launch options for both full vehicle and ride share customers.