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Firefly Aerospace Secures $8.2M Grant to Boost Jobs and Lunar Lander Production

2/12/2025

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Firefly Aerospace is set to soar higher with an $8.2 million grant from the Texas Space Commission, aimed at boosting spacecraft manufacturing in Central Texas. This funding will not only create 50 new jobs but also expand cleanroom facilities and enhance STEM outreach, paving the way for upgraded lunar lander production by late 2025 and fostering partnerships with local universities.

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Firefly Aerospace is set to soar higher with an $8.2 million grant from the Texas Space Commission, aimed at boosting spacecraft manufacturing in Central Texas. This funding will not only create 50 new jobs but also expand cleanroom facilities and enhance STEM outreach, paving the way for upgraded lunar lander production by late 2025 and fostering partnerships with local universities.