DealsJun 30, 2026, 04:02 PM
Firefly Aerospace Wins $144M NASA Lunar Mission Contract
AI Summary
Firefly Aerospace announced a $144 million NASA Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) contract to deliver a rapid mission to the Moon using its Blue Ghost lunar lander. This is the company's sixth contracted lunar mission, targeted for launch in 2028, with a goal to complete the mission in approximately two years. The contract highlights Firefly's strategy to provide repeatable and reliable lunar access, supporting NASA's Artemis program and Moon Base initiative.
Key Highlights
- Firefly Aerospace secured a $144 million NASA CLPS contract.
- This marks the company's sixth contracted lunar mission to date.
- The mission is targeted to launch in 2028.
- Firefly will deliver the mission in approximately two years, half the time of Mission 1.
- The Blue Ghost lander will deliver three NASA science instruments.
- Firefly extended its growth strategy to multiple Moon landings annually.
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