NASA begins funding hardware for 'Skyfall' Mars helicopter mission
Firefly Aerospace secures a $13 million NASA contract to develop hardware for the upcoming Skyfall Mars helicopter mission.
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NASA has initiated funding for hardware development related to the Skyfall Mars helicopter mission. The project includes the construction of an aeroshell, which serves as a protective component for equipment during space transit.
Coverage from outlets including Space, Moomoo, and KVUE highlights that Firefly Aerospace received a $13 million subcontract from NASA JPL to fulfill this order. Local reporting from Austin-area sources like KXAN notes the company’s regional base of operations in Cedar Park.
Future updates will depend on the progress of the hardware manufacturing process. Coverage does not yet specify a timeline for the delivery of the aeroshell or the launch window for the Skyfall mission.
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Quick answers
What is the focus of the NASA subcontract?
The $13 million contract tasks Firefly Aerospace with building an aeroshell for the Skyfall Mars helicopter mission.
Which organization is partnering with Firefly Aerospace?
Firefly Aerospace is working with NASA JPL.
Where is the company involved in this mission based?
Firefly Aerospace maintains operations in Cedar Park, Texas.
Coverage (5)
- $Firefly Aerospace (FLY.US)$ 🚀 $FLY (Firefly Aerospace) continues building momentum beyond just rocket launches. Moomoo · 15h ago
- Firefly Aerospace Receives $13 Million NASA JPL Subcontract to Build Aeroshell for SkyFall Mars Mission Firefly Aerospace · 15h ago
- Cedar Park-based Firefly awarded $13M NASA contract for Mars mission KVUE · 15h ago
- Austin’s aerospace company is now officially involved in NASA mission to Mars KXAN Austin · 15h ago
- NASA begins funding hardware for 'Skyfall' Mars helicopter mission Space · 15h ago broke it first
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