Firefly V2

GPTKB entity

Statements (96)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:drones
gptkbp:can_be_configured_for multiple payloads
gptkbp:challenges thermal protection
gptkbp:collaborated_with various aerospace companies
gptkbp:competitors gptkb:Rocket_Lab_Electron
gptkb:Space_X_Falcon_9
gptkbp:control_system autonomous guidance
autonomous flight control
gptkbp:customer_base commercial and government
gptkbp:customer_support gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:debut ongoing
gptkbp:design 5 years
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:USA
gptkb:Firefly_Aerospace
gptkbp:development Firefly Aerospace engineers
gptkbp:development_cost $75 million
gptkbp:diameter 2.5 m
gptkbp:durability no
gptkbp:elevation 20 meters
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Firefly_Aerospace
gptkbp:engine_configuration staged combustion
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:RP-1/_LOX
staged combustion engine
gptkbp:environmental_concerns low emissions
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:2021
2021-09-11
scheduled for 2024
gptkbp:fuel_type kerosene
gptkbp:funding gptkb:venture_capital
gptkbp:future_plans expand launch capabilities
expand payload capacity
gptkbp:guidance_system gptkb:navigation_system
gptkbp:has_a_focus_on cost efficiency
gptkbp:has_development_timeline 2014-2024
gptkbp:has_height 20 m
gptkbp:has_launch_frequency monthly
gptkbp:has_launch_partner various commercial customers
gptkbp:has_max_payload_to_leo 1000 kg
gptkbp:has_mission dedicated launches
gptkbp:has_payload_fairing gptkb:textiles
gptkbp:height 3.5 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Firefly V2
gptkbp:is_anticipated_by gptkb:space_enthusiasts
gptkbp:is_designed_for small satellite launches
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Alpha_rocket_family
commercial space industry
small satellite launch market
gptkbp:is_promoted_by Firefly Aerospace marketing
gptkbp:is_supported_by venture capital funding
NASA contracts
gptkbp:is_tested_for reliability
static fire tests
simulated payloads
Space X facilities
gptkbp:is_used_for orbital missions
gptkbp:is_utilized_by startups and universities
gptkbp:launch_date 2024
up to 24 per year
gptkbp:launch_price $15 million
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Vandenberg_Space_Force_Base
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Alpha
gptkb:Team_Rocket
modular design
vertical takeoff
small launch vehicle
gptkbp:launch_vehicle_width 4 meters
gptkbp:launch_window year-round
2023-2024
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Firefly_Aerospace
gptkbp:max_thrust 500 k N
gptkbp:mission dedicated launches
gptkbp:number_of_engines gptkb:4
gptkbp:number_of_stages 2
gptkbp:operated_by RP-1 and Liquid Oxygen
gptkbp:operational_range low Earth orbit
gptkbp:operational_status planned
gptkbp:orbit_type sun-synchronous orbit
gptkbp:partnerships various aerospace companies
gptkbp:payload_capacity 2.5 meters
1500 kg
ground support equipment
gptkbp:payload_deployment_method separation system
gptkbp:produced_by gptkb:Firefly_Aerospace
gptkbp:production_status in development
gptkbp:propulsion > 100:1
gptkbp:public_interest high
gptkbp:purpose gptkb:Space_Launch_System
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance FAA regulations
gptkbp:released 2024
gptkbp:reliability high
gptkbp:safety_features redundant systems
gptkbp:specification available online
gptkbp:target_market small satellite launches
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Firefly
gptkb:Razer_Firefly
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5