Firefly Alpha | TacSat

Launch information

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Mission description

First of up to 25 launches of Low Earth Orbit technology demonstration satellites to be built and operated by Lockheed Martin. TacSat is an intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance spacecraft with a mission to prove specialized sensing and communications capabilities on orbit. The satellite will participate in exercises that highlight cross-domain kill-web connectivity, enabling timely execution of tactical space missions. TacSat will host a proven Lockheed Martin infrared sensor on board that brings previously developed technology to space for the first time. This sensor produces high quality imagery and it can interface with federated Battle Management Command & Control (BMC2) combat systems to provide joint forces with a comprehensive view of threats. The satellite will also feature Lockheed Martin’s first 5G.MIL® payload on orbit. This provides cellular-like networking for military space assets, making satellite constellations more resilient. It also helps enable seamless connectivity with tools in the air, at sea and on land. Launch operation will also again demonstrate responsive space pre-launch operation capabilities.

Launch status

Launch status information for space mission ‘Firefly Alpha | TacSat’.

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TBD

Status: To Be Determined

Class: normal

Launch T0: June 30, 2025, midnight

Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Launch authority

Details about the the rocket, its target orbit and the launch pad location.

Mission

TacSat (LEO)

Launcher

Firefly Aerospace

Rocket

Firefly Alpha

Location

Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA

Pad

Space Launch Complex 2W

Type

Technology

Orbit

Low Earth Orbit (LEO)

Satellites on-board

Tracking of on-board satellites will be available after the rocket launch date (June 30, 2025).

Launch statistics

Launch statistics will be available after the rocket launch date (June 30, 2025).

Latest news about the launch

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Lockheed Martin to launch 5G demonstration on Firefly rocket

The ‘TacSat’ mission marks the second launch under Lockheed Martin's multi-launch agreement with Firefly Aerospace. The post Lockheed Martin to launch 5G demonstration on Firefly rocket appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Firefly inks multi-launch deal with Lockheed Martin for Alpha rocket rides

The agreement includes 15 firm launches as well as options for an additional 10 missions

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Firefly Signs Landmark Launch Contract with Lockheed Martin

Firefly Signs Landmark Launch Contract with Lockheed Martin


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