Educational Institution Partnerships Advance Space Technology Education

Firefly Aerospace has announced the selection of three educational payloads for launch as part of its DREAM program. The program, established in 2019, aims to make space attainable for everyone and provide opportunities for students to develop an interest in STEM fields. Firefly is donating excess capacity on its Alpha rocket to fly CubeSats from the University of Illinois, Auburn University, and the Aerospace and Innovation Academy in Florida. According to Firefly’s Chief Technology Officer, Shea Ferring, the program helps kickstart satellite programs and robotics clubs that have a monumental impact on students’ career trajectories and the industry at large.