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- Fielding Yost
As we celebrate @FireflySpace 1 year anniversary of the Blue Ghost Mission, it important to remind everyone that while it was a commercial mission, @NASAScience_ was the biggest customer. I'm very excited to see some of the 1st findings
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@Dr_ThomasZ@SolarGirl2018
We're honored to receive the historic Robert J. Collier Trophy from the @NatlAero for Blue Ghost Mission 1! Our team not only completed a successful Moon landing and operations—we inspired the next generation of space innovators and ignited a renewed interest in the Moon across the globe. Standing on the shoulders of giants, we've proven that commercial space can achieve what was once only accomplished by nation-states. https://t.co/PG59nLLYYp
People must do big, challenging, extraordinary things to inspire humanity to greatness. This is how we continue to improve the human condition and leave the world a better place.
@KiteVC It is so true, and something we need to adopt in every aspect of our life. What makes humans great is our capacity to build others up. Oh, and thank YOU for helping me!
@jrichlive@LiebermanAustin@jrichlive and his incredible ability to track macro, markets and top notch investor that supports real builders … time to run for governor?
Firefly Aerospace today filed a registration statement relating to a proposed initial public offering.
Firefly intends to list on the @Nasdaq under the $FLY ticker symbol.
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A registration statement relating to our proposed initial public offering has been filed with the SEC but has not yet become effective. Securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective. This is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities.
Before only NATIONS successfully landed on the moon... In 2025 that changed.
On the day, we captured the nerves, risk, and story of how (in just 3 years) @fireflyspace did it.
I'm often asked about the CLPS program and Lunar Economy's future. This is the future, a partnership that delivers a completely commercial service for the moon! Another first from the @fireflyspace team. LFG!!!
After the first successful commercial Moon landing, we have another first in the works! Introducing Ocula - a commercial lunar imaging service offered through our Elytra orbiters. https://t.co/XcFErxiJrb
Space is hard. Landing is harder. I’m hoping others crack the code, but all the more proud of the team @fireflyspace Amazing high def video of getting dust on our boots.
Three months ago today, our team of Fireflies made history as the 1st commercial company to successfully land on the Moon! Watch #BlueGhost descend from four different camera angles and relive that incredible moment when we softly touched down on the lunar surface.
@FutureJurvetson JWST is an amazing tool and has led to many “definitive” observations. However it can only take us so far and we must continue to put tools for science like this into space. The next generation may give us the answers, and the possibility of life out there still remains.
Another Elytra mission on the books! Set to launch in 2027, Elytra will perform on-demand orbital maneuvers and space domain awareness for @DeptofDefense, further demonstrating our responsive on-orbit capabilities when and where our customers need them. Read more: https://t.co/3ElI9h9szT
Monument mode enabled for Blue Ghost, a brief rest for this remarkable team (and a celebration), then back at what they do best: making the hard look easy! Shoot for the moon. Stick the landing.
Witness the sunset from the Moon - our final gift from #BlueGhost Mission 1! We’re honored to share these breathtaking views of the lunar horizon glow with the world as our mission concludes. The @NASA team is excited to analyze these images further and share more of the findings. #BGM1
It’s a pie? It’s a ring? It’s all humanity on spaceship earth eclipsing the sun when viewed on the moon. So proud of the team @fireflyspace Thank you for bringing the vision of @NASA CLPS into reality with the 1st completely successful commercial lunar landing. Happy PI day!
@DrPhiltill@Dr_ThomasZ@Dr_ThomasZ is the father of CLPS, and it’s a model for the whole government. “Shots on goal” allows the building of muscle in the commercial community to be able to go faster & in way that is a win for tax payers. It’s a game changer.
I define greatness in a team as:
Pursue a goal that has no rationale chance of success, set high expectations in achieving it & then exceed every expectation. I’m humbled every time I’m with the team @fireflyspace as I know I’m in the presence of greatness. EVERY ONE OF THEM
Rise and shine! Firefly’s #BlueGhost lander captured its first sunrise on the Moon, marking the beginning of the lunar day and the start of surface operations in its new home. Our #GhostRiders have already begun operating many of the 10 @NASA payloads aboard the lander and will continue operations over the next two weeks and into the lunar night. #BGM1