Firefly Aerospace Inc.

Firefly Aerospace Selected as a Vendor for NASA’s $10 Billion CLPS 2 Initiative

Firefly Aerospace has been onboarded as a vendor under NASA's $10 billion CLPS 2 IDIQ contract, making it eligible to compete for lunar delivery task orders over a 10-year ordering period. The company cites its Blue Ghost Mission 1 success in March 2025 as the basis for onboarding, and it has since won four additional CLPS 1 missions plus NASA's MoonFall delivery contract. The $10B figure is the total IDIQ pool, not an award to Firefly — task orders remain competitive, so revenue impact is optionality rather than a booked contract.

•1d ago

Firefly Aerospace Signs Rocket Engine Deal Valued at More Than $1.3 Billion with AST SpaceMobile

AST SpaceMobile signed a three-year agreement worth more than $1.3 billion with Firefly Aerospace for 36 rocket engines (27 Miranda and 9 Vira), a license to the engine intellectual property, and engineering support for its new heavy-lift rocket. Payment consists of cash and shares of AST Class A Common Stock, with the stock portion subject to various lock-up periods. The deal gives AST SpaceMobile control of its own launch schedule for its rocket program, while the licensed IP allows it to manufacture the engines itself; Firefly retains full ownership of the engine IP and continues serving the broader launch market.

•2d ago

Firefly’s SciTec Achieves Operational Milestone for U.S. Space Force FORGE System

SciTec, Firefly Aerospace's defense-software subsidiary, achieved a new operational milestone on the U.S. Space Force's FORGE missile-warning ground system. The milestone integrates Wide Field of View OPIR sensor data from a geostationary satellite, expanding FORGE's observational reach and adding real-time AI-driven threat detection for Space Force operators. This advances SciTec's $259 million FORGE Enterprise OPIR Solution contract and follows the system's full operational acceptance in September 2025, evidence of steady execution on existing government work.

•11d ago

Firefly Aerospace Completes Preliminary Design Review for NASA MoonFall Mission

Firefly Aerospace completed the preliminary design review (PDR) for its Elytra spacecraft, which will deliver NASA JPL-built drones to the Moon's south pole for the MoonFall mission. The review, conducted with NASA and JPL, confirmed Elytra's design meets mission requirements; Firefly now moves toward the critical design review ahead of hardware production. MoonFall is targeted to be ready for launch by late 2028 and is part of the first phase of NASA's Moon Base initiative, supporting Firefly's growing lunar mission manifest.

•18d ago

Firefly’s SciTec Expands Contract with U.S. Air Force to Add Counter UAS Data in Advanced Battle Management System

SciTec, a Firefly Aerospace subsidiary, won a $1.5 million extension to its Cloud-Based Command and Control contract with the U.S. Air Force, bringing total contract value to $31 million. The expansion adds counter-UAS sensor feeds to SciTec's data fusion system supporting the Advanced Battle Management System, improving detection and tracking of unmanned aerial threats. While small in dollar terms, the extension validates SciTec's role in the Air Force's battle-management ecosystem and its expanding defense software franchise.

•1mo ago

Firefly Aerospace Signs Starcloud as Commercial Customer, Demonstrating Data Center Capabilities Around the Moon

Firefly Aerospace signed Starcloud as a commercial customer to fly the SC-1L AI computing payload onboard Firefly's Elytra orbital vehicle in lunar orbit, demonstrating capabilities for a future data center around the Moon. Starcloud is being onboarded to Firefly's third lunar mission, targeted to launch no earlier than 2028, in which Elytra will also serve as transfer vehicle and communications relay for Firefly's Blue Ghost lander under NASA's CLPS initiative. Elytra will remain in lunar orbit for five years to support customer payload and imaging operations. Firefly also noted a recent collaboration with NVIDIA to process Ocula lunar imaging data on orbit, reinforcing its on-orbit computing and data-relay positioning.

•1mo ago

Firefly Aerospace Completes New Cleanroom to Accelerate Spacecraft Production

Firefly Aerospace completed a new cleanroom at its Cedar Park, Texas spacecraft facility, four times the size of its existing cleanroom within the 144,000-square-foot campus. The combined ISO Class 8 cleanrooms support an assembly line capable of building up to 12 lunar landers and orbital vehicles simultaneously, funded by a Texas Space Commission grant. Firefly has five additional lunar missions under contract for Blue Ghost landers and Elytra orbiters plus two Defense Innovation Unit contracts, which the new capacity is meant to support.

•1mo ago

Firefly Aerospace Signs Contract with SSC Space for Two Alpha Launches from Esrange Space Center

Firefly Aerospace signed a multi-launch agreement with SSC Space for two Alpha rocket launches from Esrange Space Center in Sweden, targeted no earlier than 2028. The missions will serve Sweden national security customers alongside commercial rideshare customers, with SSC Space securing the full payload capacity and able to allocate space to its government and commercial customers. The agreement builds on completed transatlantic regulatory frameworks and new infrastructure at Launch Complex 3C, including the launch control center, payload processing facility, and vehicle integration building, as the companies finish final pad construction. CEO Jason Kim framed the contract as validation of European demand for orbital launch from mainland Europe and part of Firefly's 'launch as a franchise' model, providing NATO allies launch-site diversification for resilient space missions.

•1mo ago

Firefly Aerospace Onboards Zeno Power on Blue Ghost Mission to Demonstrate Radioisotope Technologies to Survive the Lunar Night

Firefly Aerospace announced a commercial payload agreement with Zeno Power Systems to fly a Survive-the-Night Package on a future Blue Ghost mission to the Moon's near side. Scheduled for launch no earlier than 2028, the mission will demonstrate a 5-Watt thermal americium-241 Radioisotope Heater Unit (RHU) designed to keep spacecraft operational during the extreme cold of the 14-day lunar night. This partnership builds on Firefly's successful 2025 commercial Moon landing and supports NASA's Moon Base initiative by advancing technologies for long-duration lunar operations.

•2mo ago

Firefly Aerospace Onboarded to NASA Spacecraft Processing Operations Contract

Firefly Aerospace was awarded a Spacecraft Processing Operations Contract from NASA, positioning the company to compete for task orders supporting payload processing at Vandenberg Space Force Base. The contract utilizes Firefly's Payload Processing Facility, located near its launch complex, to offer storage, fueling, and checkout services for government and commercial small to medium-class payloads. This award expands Firefly's existing relationship with NASA, supplementing launch agreements for the Quicksounder and INCUS missions on the Alpha rocket.

•2mo ago

Firefly Aerospace Awarded Contract to Design Elytra Deorbit System for Defense Innovation Unit

Firefly Aerospace was awarded a contract by the Defense Innovation Unit and Space Development Agency to complete a preliminary design review for its Elytra deorbit system. Successful completion of this design phase will enable Firefly to compete for the follow-on mission execution contract, which includes launch and operations. The Elytra spacecraft utilizes flight-proven components from Firefly's Blue Ghost lunar lander and is designed to provide deorbit services across low, medium, and geostationary Earth orbits.

•2mo ago

Firefly Aerospace Announces Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results With Record Revenue Of $117.7 Million, Up 659% Year-Over-Year

Firefly Aerospace reported Q2 revenue of $117.7 million, a 659% year-over-year increase, marking a new quarterly record driven by the execution of multiple large-scale contracts. The quarter featured significant business development wins, including a $144 million NASA CLPS contract and a $75 million NASA JPL subcontract for the MoonFall mission, alongside the acquisition of Space-ng to boost autonomous navigation capabilities. The company completed a public offering generating $181.6 million in net proceeds and raised full-year 2026 revenue guidance to the range of $420 million to $450 million.

•2mo ago

Firefly Aerospace Announces Extension of Multi-Launch Agreement with Lockheed Martin Through 2031

Firefly Aerospace extended its multi-launch agreement with Lockheed Martin through 2031, covering up to 25 launches using the Alpha Block II rocket configuration. The expanded contract addresses demand for dedicated 1,000 kg payload class launches, leveraging Block II upgrades to improve manufacturability and responsiveness for national security missions. Additionally, the companies are collaborating with Seagate Space on sea-based launch solutions using the Gateway offshore platform to enhance flexible access to space.

•2mo ago

Firefly’s SciTec Awarded $94 Million U.S. Space Force Contract to Advance Ground-Based Radar Digitization Program

SciTec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, has been awarded a $93.7 million firm-fixed price contract from the U.S. Space Force for ground-based radar digitization. The contract with Space Systems Command focuses on modernization efforts to create a common architecture and design for upgrading ground-based radars. This award strengthens SciTec's position in advanced defense technologies, supporting national security missions in missile warning and space domain awareness.

•2mo ago

Firefly Aerospace Receives $13 Million NASA JPL Subcontract to Build Aeroshell for SkyFall Mars Mission

Firefly Aerospace secured a $13 million subcontract from NASA JPL to manufacture the aeroshell for the SkyFall mission to Mars, which is targeted for launch in late 2028. The project will be developed within Firefly’s new Gloworks innovation lab using composite technologies from its Blue Ghost landers and launch vehicles. This award marks the company's first output from Gloworks and expands its presence in planetary science beyond its Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiatives.

•4mo ago

Firefly Aerospace Awarded $144 Million NASA CLPS Contract for Accelerated Blue Ghost Lunar Mission

Firefly Aerospace was awarded a $144 million NASA Commercial Lunar Payload Services contract to deliver its Blue Ghost lander to the lunar near side in 2028. The mission targets a rapid two-year development and delivery timeline, halving the time required for the company's first mission, and will carry three NASA science instruments. CEO Jason Kim stated the award supports a shift from one annual landing to multiple per year, leveraging proven designs to meet amplified demand from government and commercial customers.

•4mo ago

Firefly Aerospace and SSC Space Meet Next Critical Milestone for Orbital Launch from Esrange Space Center

Firefly Aerospace and partner SSC Space have completed construction of key infrastructure at Launch Complex 3C in Sweden, marking a major step towards orbital launches from mainland Europe. The companies secured critical regulatory frameworks and a SEK 209 million agreement with the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration (FMV) to launch satellites for the Swedish Armed Forces. First orbital launch from the site is targeted for 2028, utilizing Firefly’s Alpha rocket to deliver up to 1,000 kg to low Earth orbit.

•4mo ago

Firefly Aerospace Acquires Space-ng to Advance Future of Autonomous Space Operations

Firefly Aerospace acquired Space-ng Inc., a leader in AI-powered vision navigation, to integrate its software and camera hardware into Firefly's Blue Ghost landers and Elytra orbital vehicles. Space-ng's technology was successfully utilized during Firefly's historic Blue Ghost Mission 1 to perform autonomous hazard avoidance maneuvers and achieve the first commercial landing on the Moon. Ethan Rublee, co-founder and CEO of Space-ng, joins Firefly as Chief Engineer of Software to oversee the integration across the company's fleet for upcoming NASA and defense missions.

•4mo ago

Firefly Subsidiary SciTec Awarded U.S. Air Force Contract Option to Deliver Data Fusion Capabilities for Advanced Battle Management System

Firefly Aerospace subsidiary SciTec was awarded a $5.5 million contract option by the U.S. Air Force to deliver data fusion capabilities for the Cloud-Based Command and Control (CBC2) program. The option was executed under an existing $24 million indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract awarded in 2024 for the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS). SciTec’s cloud-based system was selected from multiple industry and government alternatives after a multi-year competition, validating its technology for enhanced command-and-control warfighting capabilities.

•5mo ago

Firefly Aerospace Wins $75 Million NASA JPL MoonFall Subcontract to Deliver Drones to the Moon’s South Pole

Firefly Aerospace secured a $75 million subcontract from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory to deliver four drones to the Moon’s south pole. The mission, part of NASA’s MoonFall initiative, targets a launch no earlier than 2028 and utilizes Firefly’s Elytra spacecraft, which is built on proven systems from the Blue Ghost lunar lander. This win reinforces Firefly’s role in NASA’s Artemis program and validates its ability to execute complex cislunar missions, adding to its existing portfolio of three other CLPS lunar missions.

•5mo ago

Firefly Aerospace Subsidiary SciTec Awarded AFRL Contract for Advanced Algorithm R&D and Verification Architecture

SciTec, a subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, has been awarded a contract by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to support the development of advanced algorithms for sensor systems. The contract focuses on enhancing target detection, tracking, and custody using deep learning and other advanced algorithms on small SWaP processors. SciTec has a 45-year history of deploying detection, tracking, and fusion algorithms for national defense missions, ensuring the new algorithms will be grounded in proven performance.

•5mo ago

Firefly Aerospace Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Firefly Aerospace reported Q1 2026 revenue of $80.9 million, a record high and a 40% increase from the prior quarter, driven by growth in launch services and space systems. The company issued full-year 2026 revenue guidance of $420 million to $450 million, supported by a $109 million engineering change proposal award from the U.S. Space Force for the FORGE program. Operational achievements included the successful Alpha Flight 7 launch, critical milestones for the Blue Ghost lunar missions, and a new collaboration with NVIDIA to enable on-orbit AI processing.

•6mo ago

Firefly Aerospace Subsidiary SciTec Receives Agreement to Advance Space Force’s Space-Based Missile Defense Under Golden Dome

SciTec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, received an Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreement from the U.S. Space Force to support the Space-Based Interceptor program under the Golden Dome architecture. The Space Force awarded 20 OTA agreements collectively worth up to $3.2 billion to 12 companies, aiming to demonstrate integrated missile defense capabilities by 2028. SciTec President David Simenc highlighted the subsidiary's 45-year history supporting national defense and its focus on AI-powered decision advantage technologies.

•6mo ago