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Firefly Aerospace Signs Agreement with Lockheed Martin for Alpha Launch Services

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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CEDAR PARK, Texas, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Firefly Aerospace, Inc. , an end-to-end space transportation company, today announced it signed a launch agreement with Lockheed Martin to support a technology demonstration mission that will launch aboard Firefly's Alpha vehicle.

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  • CEDAR PARK, Texas, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Firefly Aerospace, Inc. , an end-to-end space transportation company, today announced it signed a launch agreement with Lockheed Martin to support a technology demonstration mission that will launch aboard Firefly's Alpha vehicle.
  • "Firefly's flight-proven hardware and rapid launch capabilities are well-aligned with Lockheed Martin's mission needs, and we're proud to serve as one of their launch providers," said Bill Weber, CEO of Firefly Aerospace.
  • As a launch provider, Firefly provides an important capability to Lockheed Martin in supporting access to space for its key spacecraft technologies.
  • "We are working with Firefly because of their innovative performance in offering access to space for small payloads on Firefly Alpha," said Dan Tenney, vice president, strategy and business development, Lockheed Martin Space.

Firefly Aerospace Successfully Reaches Orbit and Deploys Customer Payloads with its Alpha Rocket

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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Firefly Aerospace , a new space leader in launch, spacecraft, and in-space services, announced that its Alpha FLTA002 mission successfully reached orbit and deployed customer payloads, lifting off on October 1 at 12:01am PST from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

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  • Firefly Aerospace , a new space leader in launch, spacecraft, and in-space services, announced that its Alpha FLTA002 mission successfully reached orbit and deployed customer payloads, lifting off on October 1 at 12:01am PST from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
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    Firefly Alpha reaches orbit with Flight 2 "To The Black" mission.
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    With the success of this mission, Firefly is now the first company to launch and reach orbit from US soil in only its second attempt.
  • Firefly is scheduled for six Alpha launches to take customer payloads to space in 2023, and 12 more in 2024.

The Ad Council and USDA Forest Service's Energetic New Creative Encourages Families to Explore Forests Near Them

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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"We are excited that many families visit the outdoors and are able to reconnect with each other and nature.

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  • "We are excited that many families visit the outdoors and are able to reconnect with each other and nature.
  • Through this campaign we hope to reach families currently not engaging in these experiences," said Jim Copeland, Acting Director, Conservation Education, Forest Service, State and Private Forestry at the USDA Forest Service.
  • Since 2009, the Ad Council and USDA Forest Service's Discover the Forest campaign has encouraged parents and caregivers to get outside with their families to reconnect with nature, whether it's in a park, forest, or green space nearby.
  • To find a forest, park or trail near you, visit DiscoverTheForest.org , and follow Discover the Forest on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .

NetApp Continues Expansion of Leadership Team with Appointment of Elizabeth O’Callahan to Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel

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Thursday, January 6, 2022
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NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP), a global, cloud-led, data-centric software company, today announced the appointment of Elizabeth OCallahan to Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and General Counsel.

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  • NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP), a global, cloud-led, data-centric software company, today announced the appointment of Elizabeth OCallahan to Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and General Counsel.
  • This appointment comes as NetApp continues its transformation to the cloud with an increased focus on its growth strategy.
  • OCallahan previously reported to Matt Fawcett in his role as Chief Strategy and Legal Officer.
  • Im looking forward to expanding my leadership role at NetApp during a time of such explosive growth, said Elizabeth OCallahan, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel at NetApp.

NetApp Strengthens its Multi-cloud, Storage, and Data Services Leadership, Appoints Harvinder Bhela to Newly Created Chief Product Officer Role

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
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NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP), a global, cloud-led, data-centric software company, today announced the appointment of Harvinder (Harv) Bhela to the newly created role of Chief Product Officer to accelerate the ongoing transformation of the company into a multi-cloud, storage, and data services leader.

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  • NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP), a global, cloud-led, data-centric software company, today announced the appointment of Harvinder (Harv) Bhela to the newly created role of Chief Product Officer to accelerate the ongoing transformation of the company into a multi-cloud, storage, and data services leader.
  • Reporting directly to NetApps Chief Executive Officer George Kurian, Bhela will join NetApp in January 2022.
  • Under Anthonys leadership we have successfully incubated a cloud storage and data services business and an emerging cloud operations business, said Kurian.
  • NETAPP, the NETAPP logo, and the marks listed at www.netapp.com/TM are trademarks of NetApp, Inc.
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Firefly Names Former SpaceX and Blue Origin Veteran as Chief Operating Officer

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210817005791/en/
    Tom Markusic and Lauren Lyons in front of Firefly Alpha rocket on the pad at Vandenberg Airforce Base (VAFB) (Photo: Business Wire)
    Lauren will be joining Firefly from Blue Origin where she was a Lead Systems Engineer in Blue Origins Advanced Concepts.
  • Prior to Blue Origin, Lyons spent several years at SpaceX where she held leadership roles on the Dragon, Falcon 9, and Starlink programs, and with responsibilities in Vehicle Engineering, Safety and Mission Assurance, Chief Engineering, Business Development, and Mission Management.
  • Im incredibly excited to partner with Lauren to take Firefly to new heights, said Tom Markusic, CEO of Firefly.
  • Firefly is developing a family of launch and in-space vehicles and services that provide industry-leading affordability, convenience, and reliability.

Firefly Aerospace and Exolaunch Announce Launch Services Agreement

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021
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Firefly Aerospace, Inc., a leading provider of economical and dependable launch vehicles, spacecraft, and in-space services, today announced a Launch Services Agreement with Exolaunch GmbH, a leading provider of launch services, mission management and separation systems, to integrate and launch multi-satellite clusters aboard Fireflys Alpha launch vehicle beginning in 2022.

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  • Firefly Aerospace, Inc., a leading provider of economical and dependable launch vehicles, spacecraft, and in-space services, today announced a Launch Services Agreement with Exolaunch GmbH, a leading provider of launch services, mission management and separation systems, to integrate and launch multi-satellite clusters aboard Fireflys Alpha launch vehicle beginning in 2022.
  • Exolaunch has previously launched 140 small satellites for its customers and continues to see increasing demand for its launch and integration services across the global launch and small satellite market.
  • This agreement between Firefly and Exolaunch brings together two complementary partners focused on providing affordable space access to a growing number of government, commercial, scientific and academic missions, said Dr. Tom Markusic, Firefly Aerospace CEO.
  • Exolaunch and Firefly Aerospace share a common goal of opening space to exciting new levels of exploration and economic opportunities, and we look forward to contributing to the success of the Alpha launch vehicle in its quest to affordably deliver spacecraft into orbit, said Jeanne Medvedeva, VP of Launch Services, Exolaunch.

Firefly Aerospace and Spaceflight Inc. Sign Launch Services Agreement

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Wednesday, April 22, 2020
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Firefly Aerospace, Inc. , a leading provider of economical and dependable launch vehicles, spacecraft, and in-space services, and Spaceflight Inc. , the leading launch services and mission management provider, today announced they have signed a Launch Services Agreement (LSA).

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  • Firefly Aerospace, Inc. , a leading provider of economical and dependable launch vehicles, spacecraft, and in-space services, and Spaceflight Inc. , the leading launch services and mission management provider, today announced they have signed a Launch Services Agreement (LSA).
  • The agreement confirms that Spaceflight will secure the majority of the payload mass aboard a Firefly Alpha launch, scheduled for lift off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in 2021.
  • Firefly is developing a family of launch and in-space vehicles and services that provide industry-leading affordability, convenience and reliability.
  • Based in Seattle, Spaceflight provides its services through a global network of partners and launch vehicle providers.

Firefly Aerospace Provides a DREAM Payload Opportunity

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Monday, June 17, 2019
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Firefly has promoted that interest by opening its doors to youth though Firefly Academy, the Base 11 Space Challenge, and the Firefly International Rocket Event (FIRE).

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  • Firefly has promoted that interest by opening its doors to youth though Firefly Academy, the Base 11 Space Challenge, and the Firefly International Rocket Event (FIRE).
  • The Dedicated Research and Education Accelerator Mission (DREAM) payload also provides newspace entrepreneurs a unique opportunity to gain access to space and gain flight heritage for concepts.
  • "'Making Space for Everyone' has been an essential part of Firefly's vision and dream since the day we began," said Firefly CEO Dr. Tom Markusic.
  • Details and specifications for DREAM payloads can be found on the Firefly website at http://www.firefly.com/DREAM .

Firefly Aerospace Announces Mass Production Facility and Cape Canaveral Launch Site

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Friday, February 22, 2019
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"Firefly Aerospace is proud to be the newest member of the Florida Space Coast family," said Firefly CEO Dr. Tom Markusic.

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  • "Firefly Aerospace is proud to be the newest member of the Florida Space Coast family," said Firefly CEO Dr. Tom Markusic.
  • "Our mass production manufacturing facility in Exploration Park will enable Firefly to produce 24 Alpha vehicles a year, enabling a launch cadence that will support a rapidly expanding global small satellite revolution and the commercialization of cislunar space."
  • "Space Florida is pleased to welcome Firefly Aerospace to the Cape Canaveral Spaceport," said Frank DiBello, Space Florida President and CEO.
  • Firefly's launch vehicles utilize common technologies, manufacturing infrastructure and launch capabilities, providing LEO launch solutions for up to four metric tons of payload.