NASA begins funding hardware for 'Skyfall' Mars helicopter mission
NASA has initiated hardware funding for the 'Skyfall' Mars helicopter mission, awarding a critical subcontract to Firefly Aerospace.
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NASA has begun funding the hardware for a Mars helicopter mission titled 'Skyfall.' As part of this initiative, Firefly Aerospace has been awarded a $13 million subcontract from NASA JPL to construct the mission's aeroshell. Coverage from Space, KVUE, and KXAN Austin emphasizes the involvement of the Cedar Park-based aerospace company.
Moomoo reports that Firefly Aerospace is building momentum by expanding its operations beyond rocket launches. Future developments depend on the construction of the aeroshell by Firefly Aerospace to support the overarching goals of the Skyfall mission.
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Quick answers
What is the 'Skyfall' mission?
It is a NASA mission involving a helicopter sent to Mars.
How much funding did Firefly Aerospace receive?
Firefly Aerospace received a $13 million subcontract from NASA JPL.
What specific hardware is Firefly Aerospace building?
The company is building the aeroshell for the Skyfall mission.
Coverage (6)
- $Firefly Aerospace (FLY.US)$ 🚀 $FLY (Firefly Aerospace) continues building momentum beyond just rocket launches. Moomoo · 17h ago
- $Firefly Aerospace (FLY.US)$ 🚀 $FLY (Firefly Aerospace) continues building momentum beyond just rocket launches. Moomoo · 17h ago
- Firefly Aerospace Receives $13 Million NASA JPL Subcontract to Build Aeroshell for SkyFall Mars Mission Firefly Aerospace · 17h ago
- Cedar Park-based Firefly awarded $13M NASA contract for Mars mission KVUE · 17h ago
- Austin’s aerospace company is now officially involved in NASA mission to Mars KXAN Austin · 17h ago
- NASA begins funding hardware for 'Skyfall' Mars helicopter mission Space · 17h ago
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