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Firefly Aerospace Wins $13M NASA JPL Subcontract for Mars Mission
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Firefly Aerospace announced a $13 million subcontract from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) to develop the aeroshell for the SkyFall mission to Mars, targeted for launch in late 2028. This marks the first award from Firefly's new Gloworks innovation lab, leveraging the company's expertise in large composite structures and proven technologies from its lunar landers and launch vehicles. The contract highlights Firefly's continued expansion in space exploration, building on its successful Blue Ghost lunar mission and ongoing involvement in multiple NASA lunar projects.
Key Highlights
- Firefly Aerospace secured a $13 million subcontract from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL).
- The subcontract is to manufacture, test, and deliver the aeroshell for NASA’s SkyFall mission to Mars.
- The SkyFall mission is targeted for launch in late 2028.
- This is the first award from Firefly's new Gloworks innovation lab.
- Firefly will utilize advanced carbon composite technologies from its existing lunar landers and launch vehicles.
- The company is also involved in four upcoming NASA CLPS lunar missions and the MoonFall mission.
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