https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/firefly-aerospace-inks-1-3-billion-deal-with-ast-spacemobile-for-rocket-enginesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/firefly-aerospace-inks-1-3-billion-deal-with-ast-spacemobile-for-rocket-engineshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/firefly-aerospace-inks-1-3-billion-deal-with-ast-spacemobile-for-rocket-engines#u191490Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:01:01 +0000Firefly Aerospace has signed a deal valued at more than $1.3 billion to supply rocket engines to AST SpaceMobile for a new heavy-lift rocket named Blacklift. The three-year agreement includes engine delivery, licensed intellectual property, and engineering support. The partnership supports AST SpaceMobile as the satellite company builds its own rocket to compete with SpaceX, while simultaneously injecting additional funds for Firefly to accelerate the production of its own launch vehicles. The debut launch for the new rocket is targeted for 2028.Why it mattersSatellite operators are increasing