The new rocket will launch payloads of up to 23,000 pounds into orbit.
Now, the firm and Firefly Aerospace have announced that they will be jointly developing an American-built first-stage upgrade for the Antares rocket and a new medium launch vehicle,“Through our collaboration, we will first develop a fully domestic version of our Antares rocket, the Antares 330, for Cygnus space station commercial resupply services, followed by an entirely new medium class launch vehicle,” said Scott Lehr, vice president and general manager, launch and missile defense systems,...
There are many advantages to the new collaboration. For starters, Firefly’s propulsion technology utilizes the same propellants as the current Antares rocket, which minimizes launch site upgrades. The new Antares 330 will make use of seven of Firefly’s Miranda engines, while Northrop Grumman will provide its proven avionics and software, upper-stage structures, and Castor 30XL motor, as well as proven vehicle integration and launch pad operations.
No financial details were provided by the firms for their agreement for the Antares 330, nor did either company offer information on what the new medium-lift rocket they will build will be like. However, Firefly has begun the development of its very own medium-lift rocket, called Beta, after testing its Alpha rocket.Be the first to read our latest stories, analysis, and trend-spotting on tech from every corner on earth. Sign up for our weekly newsletter today.
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