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- **Backlog Expansion**: $1.3B backlog driven by NASA and UAE contracts
- **Mission Momentum**: Blue Ghost Missions 2-4 in production, Alpha return to flight imminent
- **Golden Dome Positioning**: Alpha, Elytra, Eclipse all aligned with U.S. space defense strategy
- **Financial Strength**: $1B+ cash post-IPO, 2025 revenue guidance of $133-145M
- **Innovation**: Ocular imaging service to monetize lunar data starting 2026
- **Growth Catalysts**: Eclipse launch in 2026, M&A pipeline for strategic tech acquisitions

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Firefly reported a $1.3 billion backlog, driven by new contracts including a $177 million Blue Ghost Mission 4 from NASA and a $130 million UAE lunar rover contract.
- Blue Ghost Mission 2 is in production, with payloads from NASA and Fleet Space, and Mission 3 is in development with Northrop Grumman.
- Alpha rocket production is ramping up for 2025 launches, with FAA approval for return to flight and plans for 2+ launches this year.
- Eclipse rocket development is progressing with 90+ engine tests and integration of Northrop Grumman's $50 million investment.
- Golden Dome opportunity: Alpha rockets can support hypersonic missile tests, and Elytra spacecraft can host space-based interceptors.
- Ocular imaging service will provide commercial lunar data starting in 2026.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Q2 2025 revenue: $15.5 million (spacecraft: $9.2M, launch: $6.3M)
- Gross margin improved to 25.7% (vs. 4% Q1 2025) due to contract modifications
- Operating expenses: $55.8 million (up 9% YoY) driven by Eclipse development and Alpha production
- Cash post-IPO: ~$1 billion (including $125M revolving credit)
- 2025 revenue guidance: $133-145 million

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **Alpha Launches**: Flight 7 expected in coming weeks, with 2+ 2025 launches and production scaling for 2026
- **Eclipse Development**: Miranda engine testing complete, with Northrop Grumman integration for 2026 launch
- **Golden Dome Strategy**: Alpha rockets for hypersonic tests, Elytra for interceptors, Eclipse for national security payloads
- **M&A Approach**: Targets with synergies to Firefly's space/defense strategy and culture
- **Blue Ghost Data Sales**: $10M addendum contract for lunar imagery, with potential for recurring revenue
- **Backlog Mix**: ~50% spacecraft (Blue Ghost, Elytra), 50% launch (Alpha, Eclipse) as of Q2 2025

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