Training Example: Firefly Aerospace – Review the Data, Give Your Score & Compare to the Real AI Evaluation

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Blue Ghost Mission 1
Firefly became the first commercial company to successfully land on the Moon!

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Upcoming Missions
Firefly’s upcoming Alpha launches include missions for Lockheed Martin, the U.S. Space Force, NASA, and more. We’re concurrently working multiple missions to the Moon with our Blue Ghost lander and several on-orbit missions with our Elytra spacecraft.

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Launch Vehicles
ALPHA & ECLIPSE
Firefly is ramping up production of our flight-proven Alpha rocket – the only operational U.S. rocket in the 1,000-kilogram class. In collaboration with Northrop Grumman, Firefly is also building a scaled-up, reusable version of Alpha called Eclipse that can deliver 16,000 kg to orbit.

About Alpha

About Eclipse

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Lunar Landers
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Flying regular missions to the Moon, our Blue Ghost lander delivers and hosts payloads anywhere on the lunar surface and offers solutions for lunar night operations, sample return, and other services customized to the technology and exploration goals of each customer.

Mission 1

Mission 2

Mission 3

Mission 4

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Orbital Vehicles
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Firefly’s multi-mission Elytra vehicles offer in-space maneuverability and servicing when and where customers need it. Our line of highly mobile and scalable spacecraft provides on-demand payload delivery, imaging, long-haul communications, and domain awareness across cislunar space.

About Elytra

Ocula Imaging

[IMG: Firefly - Elytra Dawn vehicle in LEO rendering]

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Careers
Dream Big at Firefly
From launch technicians to propulsion engineers, Firefly has open roles across the company. Each team member’s passion, dedication, and innovative ideas have a direct impact on fueling our successful trajectory into space.

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Launch

Responsive Launch Services

Launch with Us

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Performance

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1,030 KG
LEO, 300 km

[H3] Payload SSO
630 KG
SSO, 500 km

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Dimensions

[H3] OVERALL LENGTH
29.48 m
96.7 ft

[H3] FAIRING HEIGHT
5 m
16.4 ft

[H3] FAIRING DIAMETER
2.2 m
7.2 ft

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Propulsion

[H3] PROPELLANT
LOX / RP–1

[H3] PROPELLANT FEED
Turbopump

[H3] COMBUSTION
Tap-off cycle

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Stage 1

[H3] Engine
4x Reaver

[H3] THRUST (VAC)
801 kN
180,072 lbf

[H3] ISP (VAC)
295.6 sec

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Stage 2

[H3] ENGINE
1x Lightning

[H3] THRUST (VAC)
70.1 kN
15,759 lbf

[H3] ISP (VAC)
322 sec

[IMG: Firefly Alpha FLTA002]

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Carbon Composite Structures
Lifting heavier payloads at a lower cost with high-strength, lightweight carbon fiber composites.

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Patented Propulsion Technologies
Improving reliability with simple, high-performance tap-off cycle engines.

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"Test Like You Fly" Verification
Advancing mission assurance with robust acceptance testing for each critical component, engine, and vehicle stage.

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Vertically Integrated Components
Scaling efficiencies and quality assurance using common components across all Firefly vehicle lines.

[IMG: Firefly Alpha FLTA002]

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Carbon Composite Structures
Lifting heavier payloads at a lower cost with high-strength, lightweight carbon fiber composites.

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Patented Propulsion Technologies
Improving reliability with simple, high-performance tap-off cycle engines.

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"Test Like You Fly" Verification
Advancing mission assurance with robust acceptance testing for each critical component, engine, and vehicle stage.

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Vertically Integrated Components
Scaling efficiencies and quality assurance using common components across all Firefly vehicle lines.

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Rapid Production & Testing
Automated in-house manufacturing and rapid, iterative testing to support responsive space missions.

[IMG: Firefly Payload Processing Facility - Vandenberg, CA]

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Onsite Payload Processing
Dedicated facility with clean room to rapidly fuel, checkout, and integrate hypergolic spacecraft and SmallSats.

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Deployable Launch Systems
Mobile infrastructure equipped to launch Alpha from any location with as little as seven-day notice.

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On-Demand Launch
Proven ability to encapsulate, mate, launch, and deploy payloads with just 24-hour notice.

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Rapid Production & Testing
Automated in-house manufacturing and rapid, iterative testing to support responsive space missions.

[IMG: Firefly Payload Processing Facility - Vandenberg, CA]

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Onsite Payload Processing
Dedicated facility with clean room to rapidly fuel, checkout, and integrate hypergolic spacecraft and SmallSats.

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Deployable Launch Systems
Mobile infrastructure equipped to launch Alpha from any location with as little as seven-day notice.

[IMG: Firefly Alpha FLTA003 VICTUS NOX Payload Deployment]

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On-Demand Launch
Proven ability to encapsulate, mate, launch, and deploy payloads with just 24-hour notice.

[H2] Launch on Alpha
Firefly is ramping up Alpha production and ready to launch your next mission. Alpha supports dedicated launches and rideshare missions with competitive pricing to customers’ preferred orbits. Get in touch to learn more.

[H2] Payload Users' Guide

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Orbit
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In-Space Services

Orbit with Elytra

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Elytra Dawn
Rapidly available for on-demand maneuverability, delivery, and domain awareness in LEO and beyond.

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Elytra Dusk
Enhanced maneuverability, acceleration, and power for responsive services and multi-path communications across orbits.

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Elytra Dark
Maximum maneuverability for delivery, communications, imaging, and domain awareness across cislunar space and beyond.

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Elytra Dawn
Rapidly available for on-demand maneuverability, delivery, and domain awareness in LEO and beyond.

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Elytra Dusk
Enhanced maneuverability, acceleration, and power for responsive services and multi-path communications across orbits.

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Elytra Dark
Maximum maneuverability for delivery, communications, imaging, and domain awareness across cislunar space and beyond.

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Maneuverability & Delivery
Payload maneuverability, hosting & delivery; rendezvous & proximity operations

[IMG: Elytra Imaging Services]

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Imaging Services
Space domain awareness across orbits; lunar mapping; mineral detection; reconnaissance

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Long-Haul Communications
Multi-path comms across orbits; cislunar position, navigation & timing; lunar data relays

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Edge Computing
AI-powered edge compute platform for coordinated, autonomous applications

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Maneuverability & Delivery
Payload maneuverability, hosting & delivery; rendezvous & proximity operations

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Imaging Services
Space domain awareness across orbits; lunar mapping; mineral detection; reconnaissance

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Long-Haul Communications
Multi-path comms across orbits; cislunar position, navigation & timing; lunar data relays

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Edge Computing
AI-powered edge compute platform for coordinated, autonomous applications

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Vehicle Overview

[H3] Orbits
LEO, MEO, xGEO

[H3] Launch Compatibility
Alpha, Eclipse, & other LVs
ESPA Grande, XL volume, or cake-topper

[H3] Payload Capacity
Up to 300 kg

[H3] Power
Up to 1,000 W

[H3] Downlink
20 Mbps
X-band, GEO

[H3] Uplink
500 kbps
S-band, GEO

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Propulsion

[H3] Main Engine
1x hypergolic thruster
200 N

[H3] Propellant
MMH/MON-3

[H3] Attitude Control
Reaction wheels & cold-gas thrusters

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Delta-V

[H3] 50 kg Payload
>1,550 m/sec

[H3] 100 kg Payload
>1,400 m/sec

[H3] 300 kg Payload
>900 m/sec

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Vehicle Overview

[H3] Orbits
LEO, MEO, xGEO, Lunar Orbit

[H3] Launch Compatibility
Alpha, Eclipse, & other NSSL class LVs

[H3] Payload Capacity
Up to 500 kg

[H3] Power
Up to 2,400 W

[H3] Crosslink Support
SDA v3.2 & v4.0
Various commercial standards & RF

[H3] Downlink
100 Mbps
X-band, GEO

[H3] Uplink
500 kbps
S-band, GEO

[IMG: Elytra Dusk rendering]

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Propulsion

[H3] Main Engine
1-4x hypergolic thrusters

[H3] Propellant
MMH/MON-3

[H3] Attitude Control
Reaction wheels & cold-gas thrusters

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Delta-V

[H3] 50 kg Payload
>3,250 m/sec

[H3] 100 kg Payload
>3,000 m/sec

[H3] 300 kg Payload
>2,300 m/sec

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Vehicle Overview

[H3] Orbits
LEO, MEO, xGEO, Lunar Orbit & beyond

[H3] Launch Compatibility
Eclipse & other NSSL class LVs

[H3] Payload Capacity
Up to 3,300 kg

[H3] Power
Up to 2,400 W

[H3] Downlink
10 Mbps
X-band, Lunar Orbit

[H3] Uplink
125 kbps
S-band, Lunar Orbit

[IMG: Elytra Dark rendering]

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Propulsion

[H3] Main Engine
8x hypergolic thrusters
1,600 N

[H3] Propellant
MMH/MON-3

[H3] Attitude Control
Reaction wheels & cold-gas thrusters

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Delta-V

[H3] 300 kg Payload
>2,900 m/sec

[H3] 1,000 kg Payload
>2,100 m/sec

[H3] 3,300 kg Payload
>1,100 m/sec

[H2] Orbit with Elytra
Firefly’s Elytra vehicles are customizable to specific mission needs and offer on-demand services that can be activated on operational platforms. Get in touch to learn more about booking a dedicated Elytra mission or joining an upcoming rideshare mission.

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[H2] Ocula Lunar Imaging Service

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[H2] Mission 2 the far side of the Moon

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About Us
Launch. Land. Orbit.

[H2] Our Mission
Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that’s on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the first and only commercial company to achieve a successful Moon landing and the first to launch a satellite to orbit with just 24-hour notice. Our small- to medium-lift launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles are built with common flight-proven technologies to enable speed, reliability, and cost efficiencies for each mission across cislunar space and beyond.

[H2] Our Vision
Firefly’s vision is to light the way to a bold space ecosystem that expands humanity’s future. Our launch, lunar, and in-space services will continue to evolve to provide regular, rapid, and reliable access to space for the growing defense, space exploration, and commercial space markets. Our advanced mission services include responsive launch, in-space maneuverability, space domain awareness, and long-haul communications as well as lunar deliveries and imaging services on and around the Moon and transport services to nearby planets such as Mars and Venus.

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[H2] Our Team
With more than 1,300 employees, Firefly is quickly growing to support regular launches, on-orbit missions, and lunar landings. This passionate, hardworking team rapidly and continuously innovates to make our customers successful and unlock space for humanity.

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Firefly team at Spacecraft Facility in Cedar Park, TX

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Firefly team at Rocket Ranch in Briggs, TX

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Alpha lift squad at Vandenberg Launch Site

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Blue Ghost crew in Firefly Clean Room

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Elytra crew in Firefly Clean Room

[H2] Our Leaders
Firefly’s leadership team combines the best knowledge and experience from both heritage and new space organizations. We’re also supported by an industry-leading board of directors and advisory board to further drive innovation and growth.

Senior Leadership

Board of Directors

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Jason Kim
Chief Executive Officer; Board Member

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Chief Executive Officer; Board Member

Jason Kim has served as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board at Firefly Aerospace since October 2024. Jason has 25 years of experience in executive management of satellites, rockets, ground systems, and autonomous systems and has supported hundreds of missions for national security, NASA, and commercial customers. Prior to joining Firefly, Jason served as CEO of Millennium Space Systems, where he led the company through a period of significant expansion and technology advancements. His extensive career also includes leadership roles at Raytheon Intelligence & Space, Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems, and the U.S. Air Force. Jason also serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Air Force Academy Foundation and a member of the Executive Committee for Space Workforce 2030. He is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. He also received a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology and a Master of Business Administration from the University of California at Los Angeles Anderson School of Management.

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Darren Ma
Chief Financial Officer

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Chief Financial Officer

Darren Ma joined Firefly as its Chief Financial Officer in August 2020 and brings 21-years of finance experience. At Firefly, he oversees all financial business operations, capital raises, and investor relations. In his earlier role at the company, he managed the legal, human resources, purchasing, and supply chain functions. Darren has a strong track record of building strong relationships, partnering with key leaders, and increasing shareholder value at hardware and manufacturing companies. Prior to joining Firefly, Darren was CFO and SVP of Spectra7 Microsystems and the CFO for GigPeak, a NYSE listed company, where he was instrumental in strategically raising capital and driving profitable growth that led to a $250M acquisition by Integrated Device Technology. Darren holds a Managerial Economics Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California, Davis and received his MBA from W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University.

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Shea Ferring
Chief Technology Officer

[H3] Shea Ferring
Chief Technology Officer

Shea has been designing, building, and testing spacecraft for nearly 30 years with expertise in mission assurance, systems engineering, qualification, integration, and test. Currently serving as Chief Technology Officer, Shea has been a key part the Firefly leadership team since mid-2018. Prior to Firefly, Shea held numerous engineering and leadership positions at both heritage and NewSpace companies, working on more than 60 missions and vehicles, including Minotaur, Atlas V, Delta II & IV, Pegasus, Skybox, Mars Exploration Rovers, Antares, Falcon 9, and many more. With a passion for inspiring the next generation workforce, Shea has been mentoring high school and college students in robotics for more than two decades. He has a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering and a master’s in aerospace and satellite design.

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Ramon Sanchez
Chief Operating Officer

[H3] Ramon Sanchez
Chief Operating Officer

As Chief Operating Officer at Firefly Aerospace, Ramon Sanchez oversees Firefly’s day-to-day operations and continues to elevate the safety, quality, and reliability in the production of Firefly’s launch vehicles, lunar landers, and spacecraft product lines. Known for his ability to establish and enhance advanced space production lines, Ramon will lead and ensure greater collaboration across key engineering, manufacturing, and reliability teams to innovate at scale across Firefly’s products and service offerings.
Ramon brings more than two decades of experience in production operations for commercial, civil, and national security programs after serving in a variety of leadership roles across Boeing. His extensive experience spans commercial, classified, and human spaceflight missions. Programs he stood up and enhanced production rate include heavy launch vehicles, space planes, small to large satellite constellations, advanced integrated space payloads, and precision guided missiles.
Ramon is also an Army veteran and holds a business degree from The Citadel Military Graduate College in Charleston, South Carolina.

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Trina Patterson
Chief Marketing Officer

[H3] Trina Patterson
Chief Marketing Officer

Trina is a seasoned and awarded communication leader supporting more than 100 human spaceflight, DoD and commercial launches (and counting). Her strong launch and payload expertise stems from her 20-year career in the aerospace industry, most recently supporting Northrop Grumman Launch Vehicles. Known to many in the industry as “Rocketheels,” her passion and in-depth technical knowledge are evident to all who work with her, and she truly considers herself a full-fledge rocket geek. Trina’s background in crisis communication, storytelling and employee engagement is a great asset to our Firefly launch team.

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David Wheeler
General Counsel

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[H3] David Wheeler
General Counsel

David Wheeler joined Firefly in June 2022 and oversees legal, compliance, and risk. David brings more than 25 years of legal experience, managing a broad spectrum of domestic and international issues for private and public companies. Before joining Firefly, David was Division General Counsel and group Chief Compliance Officer at Signature Aviation (formerly BBA Aviation), and Senior Counsel at GE Aerospace. Prior to that, he was a principal at an Am Law 50 law firm where he specialized in M&A, corporate governance, and complex commercial transactions. David is recognized as a hands-on General Counsel and business partner with a demonstrated history of implementing effective strategies to meet business objectives, support growth, and reduce risks. David holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Vermont and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Cincinnati College of Law. He also is a Certified Public Accountant.

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John Termotto
Chief People Officer

[H3] John Termotto
Chief People Officer

John Termotto is a seasoned HR executive with nearly 30 years of expertise in talent acquisition, talent development, performance management, culture, and total rewards.  He currently serves as the Chief People Officer at Firefly and is primarily focused on cultivating a positive work culture, developing strategies that attract, retain, and develop talent; and ensuring the Firefly workforce is aligned with the company’s goals and values.
Previously, John held senior HR leadership roles at Amherst, Solarwinds, GE Digital, Akamai, and AMD.  His experience is focused on identifying, acquiring, and engaging talent at all levels that helped drive revenue, product introduction, operational targets, and shareholder value.
John holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Texas Tech University.

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Brad Warezak
Chief Information Officer

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[H3] Brad Warezak
Chief Information Officer

Brad Warezak serves as the CIO at Firefly Aerospace and brings more than two decades of experience developing advanced IT solutions for aerospace and high-tech industries. At Firefly, he oversees all aspects of IT and Cybersecurity, delivering scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure across Firefly’s facilities.
Previously, Brad served as CIO of Rocket Lab where he led initiatives to enable rapid launch cadence across multiple facilities, enhance critical space operations infrastructure, support new launch and manufacturing expansions, and integrate acquisitions to ensure seamless technological alignment. His leadership strengthened cybersecurity posture, operational efficiency, resilience, and scalability.
Prior to Rocket Lab, Brad led the global IT organization for Howmet Fastening Systems, overseeing manufacturing and distribution systems across North America, Europe, and Asia. He also led the global enterprise applications team at Broadcom and implemented ERP systems as a technical consultant at Peoplesoft.
Brad holds a Master of Business Administration degree in Information Systems from the University of Arizona and a Bachelor’s degree in Operations and Materials Management from Michigan State University.

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Olga Bai
Chief of Staff

[H3] Olga Bai
Chief of Staff

Olga is currently the Chief of Staff at Firefly Aerospace. Prior to joining Firefly, Olga has worked at Dassault Systemes, Fortune 50 software company, and v(room)), a Paris-based marketing and strategic consultancy agency where she advised top technology and luxury companies on building a brand presence in the digital realm. Among her clients were Moët & Chandon, Hennessy, Audemars Piguet, and SOLIDWORKS. During her free time, Olga is actively involved with Space Generation Advisory Council, a global non-governmental, non-profit (US 501(c)3) organization and network, which aims to represent university students and young space professionals to the United Nations, space agencies, industry, and academia. Olga holds a Master's in International Marketing from KEDGE Business School, a Master of Science in International Marketing and Management from ISM University of Management and Economics, and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Management from LCC International University, where she graduated Cum Laude.

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Michael Creech
Vice President, Business Development and Strategy

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[H3] Michael Creech
Vice President, Business Development and Strategy

Michael Creech serves as Firefly's Vice President of Business Development and Strategy. He brings a wealth of experience in driving revenue growth within the aerospace and defense industry. An engineer by training, Michael has a proven track record of success, progressing from thermal engineer to systems engineer, program manager, and director of business development at leading organizations like Millennium Space Systems, Boeing, and General Dynamics. He possesses a deep understanding of the business development lifecycle, from strategic alignment and robust pipeline management to customer relationship cultivation and proposal execution. Michael is passionate about building high-performing teams and fostering collaborative relationships to achieve ambitious growth targets.

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Adam Oakes
VICE PRESIDENT, LAUNCH VEHICLES

[H3] Adam Oakes
VICE PRESIDENT, LAUNCH VEHICLES

Adam oversees Firefly’s launch vehicle programs for Alpha and MLV, including the vision and strategy, technology development, and key aspects of launch vehicle manufacturing, testing, and operations. Prior to joining Firefly, Adam served in multiple roles over his 10 years working at SpaceX. He led several engine development and qualification campaigns for the Falcon/Merlin product line, supported construction of the rocket engine test stands as Director of Production and Test at SpaceX’s facility in McGregor, Texas, and served as the Director of Propulsion Production at SpaceX’s Hawthorne facility. Adam started his career at ATK (Alliant Tech System), working as a design engineer on human-rated rocket motors before supporting the development of ATK’s Booster Separation Motor program. He has a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from the University of Washington.

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Brigette Oakes
Vice President, Engineering

[H3] Brigette Oakes
Vice President, Engineering

As Vice President of Engineering at Firefly Aerospace, Brigette Oakes leads the engineering department across Firefly’s launch, lunar, and orbital vehicles with a focus on agility, optimization, and vertical integration between the teams. Brigette was formerly the Director of Propulsion at Firefly, overseeing the development and scalability of Firefly’s five propulsion systems.
Brigette has more than 15 years of years of experience in the industry from both legacy and new space companies, includin