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firefly aerospace schedules january launch for first lunar lander mission
Firefly Aerospace has set a January launch date for its first lunar lander mission, Blue Ghost 1, which will carry 10 NASA payloads. The spacecraft, launching on a SpaceX Falcon 9, will take about 60 days to complete its mission, including a 45-day transit to the moon, landing near Mons Latreille. This announcement follows delays in the schedules of other commercial lunar lander missions, with none now launching in the fourth quarter of this year.
Firefly Aerospace secures 175 million to enhance launch vehicle production
Firefly Aerospace has secured $175 million in an oversubscribed Series D funding round led by RPM Ventures, boosting its valuation to over $2 billion. The investment will enhance production of the Alpha launch vehicle and expand the Elytra spacecraft's market reach, emphasizing responsive space capabilities. Despite securing multiple launch contracts, the company has conducted only one Alpha launch this year, with plans for more in 2024.