DIU Taps Firefly For Space Maneuvering Demonstration

Firefly Aerospace's Elytra spacecraft
Credit: Firefly Aerospace
COLORADO SPRINGS—The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is partnering with Firefly Aerospace to use the company’s Elytra spacecraft for a responsive on-orbit mission due to launch in 2027. The mission will support the DIU’s Sinequone Project, which is exploring options for cost-effective and responsive...
Vivienne Machi

Vivienne Machi is the military space editor for Aviation Week based in Los Angeles.

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