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NASA Awards $176.7M to Firefly for Moon Mission Despite Setbacks

8/6/2025

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NASA has entrusted Firefly Aerospace with a $176.7 million contract to send rovers and instruments to the moon's south pole by 2029, aiming to unlock lunar resources. However, the excitement is tempered by the recent setback of the Lunar Trailblazer mission, which lost contact shortly after launch, underscoring the hurdles of space exploration.

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NASA has entrusted Firefly Aerospace with a $176.7 million contract to send rovers and instruments to the moon's south pole by 2029, aiming to unlock lunar resources. However, the excitement is tempered by the recent setback of the Lunar Trailblazer mission, which lost contact shortly after launch, underscoring the hurdles of space exploration.