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St. Petersburg, FL \u2014 April 6, 2026<\/em> \u2014 Seagate Space Corporation announced today a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Firefly Aerospace to collaborate on the development of an offshore launch platform that enables a sea-based launch capability for Firefly\u2019s Alpha rocket. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in expanding responsive, resilient launch solutions for the rapidly growing space economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under the MOU, Seagate Space is working closely with Firefly to mature the design of an integrated offshore launch system capable of supporting the unique requirements of liquid-fueled orbital rockets. Central to this development is the integration of Seagate Space\u2019s Gateway Series, the industry\u2019s first purpose-built offshore spaceport designed specifically for launch operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seagate Space collaborated with maritime industry leaders on Gateway\u2019s development, and the American Bureau of Shipping recently announced the system received \u201cApproval in Principle\u201d \u2013 the first to do so under their offshore spaceport guidelines. Seagate Space also conducted precision testing using a model prototype at the MIT Sea Grant Hydrodynamics Laboratory to validate key capabilities in ocean conditions that are required for safe, reliable orbital launch operations from sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPartnering with Firefly to align our Gateway platform with their Alpha vehicle is a major step toward making offshore launch a practical reality for the industry,\u201d said Sean Fortener, President & COO at Seagate Space. \u201cWe\u2019re building a platform designed for mobility, responsiveness, and global access \u2013 key factors that complement our current launch infrastructure.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Gateway Series platform represents a clean break from legacy barge conversions and repurposed vessels. Designed as a modular, semi-submersible system with native Dynamic Positioned (DP) station keeping, Gateway delivers the stability and reliability required for orbital-class launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By pairing Firefly\u2019s proven Alpha launch vehicle with Seagate Space\u2019s agile, sea-based Gateway platform, the partnership delivers cost-effective, rapidly deployable launch solutions for critical missions, including hypersonic testing, missile defense, and commercial launches, with access to additional orbits and inclinations beyond the limits of traditional land-based launch pads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFirefly is committed to advancing global responsive launch capabilities for our nation and our allies, and partnering with Seagate Space gives us an advantage in delivering resilient, deployable offshore capabilities,\u201d said Adam Oakes, Vice President of Launch at Firefly Aerospace. \u201cSeagate\u2019s offshore platform aligns with Firefly\u2019s rapid-launch philosophy and allows us to access additional orbits and mission profiles previously out of reach for our government and commercial customers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For media inquiries, please contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[Sean Fortener]
[Co-founder \/ President & COO] \u2022 [Seagate Space]
[Sean@seagatespace.com<\/a>] \u2022 [904.318-5204]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

St. Petersburg, FL \u2014 April 6, 2026 \u2014 Seagate Space Corporation announced today a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Firefly Aerospace to collaborate on the development of an offshore launch platform 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