Eclipse

Firefly and Northrop Grumman are co-developing Eclipse, a new medium launch vehicle carrying more than 16,000 kg to orbit. Medium-Lift Launch Vehicle Firefly Aerospace and Northrop Grumman are co-developing Eclipse, a new medium-lift launch vehicle that combines the best technologies, systems, and mission experience from both companies.

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