Firefly Aerospace Wins $179M Lunar Mission Contract

NASA has awarded a $179 million contract to Firefly Aerospace to deliver six scientific experiments to the Moon's Gruithuisen Domes in 2028 as part of the Artemis program. This mission will utilize the Blue Ghost lander, which is set to launch in January 2025 to conduct preliminary studies at Mare Crisium. Firefly's missions aim to enhance understanding of lunar geology and support future human exploration through NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative. The Blue Ghost lander will facilitate various scientific research, including measuring lunar heat flow and studying the Moon's mantle. Firefly Aerospace is also making strides in the commercial space industry, marking a significant milestone as the first private entity aiming to land on the Moon. CEO Jason Kim emphasized the potential of private companies to contribute to a robust lunar economy and future interplanetary exploration.