Key Takeaways
- Firefly Aerospace partners with Fleet Space for lunar mission.
- SPIDER payload will detect water ice deposits and examine lunar subsurface.
- Blue Ghost lander to provide power and communications.
Firefly Aerospace to Deliver Seismic Payload on Lunar Mission
Australian Firm Fleet Space Joins Firefly's Lunar Program
Firefly Aerospace has agreed to deliver Fleet Space’s Seismic Payload for Interplanetary Discovery (SPIDER) on its second lunar mission in 2026. The Blue Ghost lander will provide power and communications, enabling SPIDER to capture seismic data from the lunar surface. This partnership reflects growing international cooperation in space exploration, with Firefly supporting the Australian Space Agency’s Moon to Mars initiative.
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