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Firefly Aerospace Secures $176.7M NASA Lunar Contract

8/3/2025

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Firefly Aerospace is set to make lunar history with a $176.7 million NASA contract to deliver payloads to the Moon's south pole by 2029. Using the innovative Blue Ghost lander and Elytra vehicle, they will deploy two rovers and three scientific instruments, paving the way for groundbreaking research and future exploration. This collaboration underscores the vital role of private companies in the new era of space exploration.

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Firefly Aerospace is set to make lunar history with a $176.7 million NASA contract to deliver payloads to the Moon's south pole by 2029. Using the innovative Blue Ghost lander and Elytra vehicle, they will deploy two rovers and three scientific instruments, paving the way for groundbreaking research and future exploration. This collaboration underscores the vital role of private companies in the new era of space exploration.