Firefly Aerospace (FLY) Receives $75 Million NASA Contract for Moon Drones

NASA selected Firefly Aerospace (FLY) to develop drones for its MoonFall project, set to launch in 2028 with a budget of $75 million. The mission includes deploying four 550-pound drones engineered by CalTech's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to map the lunar surface and identify potential water ice locations. This project positions Firefly as a significant player in NASA's Artemis program, particularly for future crewed missions. The collaboration emphasizes Firefly's recent success as the first American company to land a spacecraft on the Moon in 50 years.