Blue Origin New Glenn | Firefly Elytra Mission 1

Date: Nov 15, 2025

Location: LC-36, Cape Canaveral SFS, Florida

Launch Timeline:

While Elytra Mission 1 is scheduled to launch on New Glenn, a definitive launch date has not been announced. However, it is tentatively listed as a future mission, potentially at the end of 2025 or early 2026. Firefly Aerospace provides more information on the mission.

Rocket: Blue Origin New Glenn
Orbit: Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Mission Type: On-Orbit Deployment Demonstration / National Security Support

Mission Overview:
Blue Origin’s New Glenn will launch Firefly’s Elytra Mission 1, a cutting-edge demonstration flight aimed at showcasing the responsive and reconfigurable capabilities of the Elytra orbital transfer vehicle. This mission supports a follow-on study contract with the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and will highlight innovations in dynamic space logistics and payload flexibility.

Key Capabilities Demonstrated:

Pre-launch payload reconfiguration, allowing mission changes shortly before launch
Responsive on-orbit maneuvering to new orbital parameters post-deployment
On-demand dual-phase payload deployment using a reusable dispenser that can open and close multiple times

Mission Objectives:

Validate Elytra’s rapid launch integration and orbital responsiveness
Demonstrate secure, adaptive deployment for national security and commercial applications
Advance Firefly’s partnership with NRO and strategic small satellite delivery capabilities

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