StocksMediumUpdated•Originally published 6 November 2026•Updated 7 November 2026•
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Firefly Aerospace Stock Surges 36.8% on AST SpaceMobile Engine Deal Details
Key Facts
1Firefly Aerospace signed a three-year, $1.3 billion agreement with AST SpaceMobile.
2The deal includes supplying rocket engines, engineering support, and IP licensing for AST's new heavy-lift rocket.
Firefly Aerospace shares surged 36.8% following the release of specific details regarding its $1.3 billion agreement with AST SpaceMobile. Benzinga reported that the contract includes the delivery of 27 Miranda engines and nine Vira vacuum-variant engines for AST SpaceMobile's first three rockets.
The three-year deal covers propulsion systems, engineering support, and intellectual property licensing for AST's heavy-lift rocket program. ASTS closed at $30.2 on November 5, 2026, after trading between a session low of $28.98 and a high of $35.06.