NASA begins funding hardware for 'Skyfall' Mars helicopter mission
NASA has officially awarded a $13 million subcontract to Firefly Aerospace for the development of hardware for the 'Skyfall' Mars mission.
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NASA has begun funding hardware development for the 'Skyfall' Mars helicopter mission. The agency issued a $13 million subcontract to Firefly Aerospace to construct an aeroshell for the project.
Coverage from outlets including Space, Moomoo, KVUE, and KXAN Austin emphasizes the expansion of Firefly Aerospace’s operations beyond rocket launches. Future developments will involve the physical construction of the aeroshell.
Coverage does not yet specify a timeline for the completion of this hardware or the broader mission schedule.
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Quick answers
What is Firefly Aerospace building for NASA?
The company has been contracted to build an aeroshell for the 'Skyfall' Mars helicopter mission.
What is the value of the NASA subcontract?
The contract is valued at $13 million.
Where is the company involved in this mission located?
Firefly Aerospace is based in Cedar Park and Austin.
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
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