Firefly, ispace U.S. unit gain access to NASA lunar contract

NASA selected eight private companies, including Firefly Aerospace and ispace's Denver-based U.S. subsidiary, for its Commercial Lunar Payload Services 2 framework. The companies can submit proposals and compete for prime-contractor lunar surface cargo delivery missions over 10 years. Firefly's selection builds on its successful Blue Ghost Mission 1 effort, while ispace's U.S. unit confirmed its eligibility on Nov. 8.