Firefly Aerospace is a Texas-based private aerospace company that provides end-to-end space transportation services. It specializes in the development of small to medium-lift launch vehicles like the Alpha rocket and lunar landers such as Blue Ghost, along with on-orbit services using its Elytra space tug. Firefly works with partners like NASA and ESA, securing contracts for commercial lunar payload services and missions to the far side of the Moon. The company aims to provide affordable and reliable space access for government and commercial customers, contributing to lunar and cislunar exploration.
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Firefly Aerospace acquired SciTec, enhancing its portfolio with AI-enabled defense software.
Firefly Aerospace will deliver a suite of hardware and software for defense programs, including space-based interceptor missions, hypersonic tests, and Moon to Mars missions.
LuGRE was launched in January 2025 aboard the Blue Ghost 1 lander from Firefly Aerospace.
On October 6, 2023, SciTec announced its intent to be acquired by Firefly Aerospace, with closing anticipated in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Astrobotic Technology, Intuitive Machines, Firefly Aerospace, and ispace are currently engaged in lunar lander missions, all using small landers.
Swanik served as the technical bridge between NASA, SpaceX, Northrop Grumman, Firefly Aerospace, the Canadian Space Agency, and universities worldwide.
The SciTec acquisition package includes $300 million in cash and $555 million in Firefly shares issued to SciTec owners at a price of $50 per share.
The acquisition of SciTec will advance Firefly's space services by adding defense software analytics, remote sensing, and data expertise.
Firefly Aerospace has reached a definitive agreement to acquire national security technology company SciTec, Inc. for approximately $855 million.
Three commercial companies, Firefly, ispace, and Astrolab, signed memorandums of understanding with the Open Lunar Foundation to share data with the Lunar Ledger.
Firefly Aerospace has reached a definitive agreement to acquire national security technology company SciTec, Inc. for approximately $855 million.
The acquisition package includes $300 million in cash and $555 million in Firefly shares issued to SciTec owners at a price of $50 per share.
In August, SPACE COTAN and Firefly Aerospace signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the feasibility of launching Firefly's 'Alpha' rocket at HOSPO.
Once the acquisition closes, SciTec will operate as a subsidiary of Firefly, led by Jim Lisowski, who will report to Jason Kim.
Firefly Aerospace recently went public and expects sales in 2025 to be between $133 million and $145 million.
Firefly CEO Jason Kim stated that acquiring SciTec enhances their ability to support defense missions and provides a significant operational advantage.
The Trump administration’s $175 billion Golden Dome missile defense vision provides rationale for Firefly's acquisition of SciTec.
Firefly Aerospace has agreed to acquire SciTec, Inc., a company specializing in data processing and analytics for the intelligence community and U.S. Space Force.
The acquisition involves $300 million in cash and $555 million in Firefly shares issued to SciTec owners at a price of $50 per share.
Firefly Aerospace has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SciTec, Inc. for approximately $855 million.