Firefly’s Blue Ghost Spacecraft Begins Journey to Moon, Supported by Rocket Lab Software and Components
Rocket Lab (Nasdaq: RKLB) is supporting Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost Mission 1 lunar mission with essential software and hardware components. The company has provided its MAX Flight and MAX Ground Data Software suites to support the spacecraft's 45-day journey to the Moon. Rocket Lab also supplied three high-efficiency photovoltaic assemblies that will deliver 400W of power over 1,470 operational hours for the lunar lander.
The mission team will support Firefly's execution of multiple burns and manage orbit determination and attitude control throughout the cruise and landing phases. Blue Ghost mission is part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program, aimed at delivering scientific instruments and technology demonstrations to the Moon.
Rocket Lab (Nasdaq: RKLB) sta supportando la missione lunare Blue Ghost Mission 1 di Firefly Aerospace, fornendo componenti software e hardware essenziali. L'azienda ha messo a disposizione le suite software MAX Flight e MAX Ground Data per supportare il viaggio della navetta di 45 giorni verso la Luna. Rocket Lab ha anche fornito tre assemblee fotovoltaiche ad alta efficienza che forniranno 400W di potenza per 1.470 ore operative per il lunar lander.
Il team della missione supporterà l'esecuzione di più manovre da parte di Firefly e gestirà la determinazione dell'orbita e il controllo dell'assetto durante le fasi di crociera e atterraggio. La missione Blue Ghost fa parte del programma NASA Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS), volto a consegnare strumenti scientifici e dimostrazioni tecnologiche sulla Luna.
Rocket Lab (Nasdaq: RKLB) está apoyando la misión lunar Blue Ghost Mission 1 de Firefly Aerospace con componentes de software y hardware esenciales. La compañía ha proporcionado sus suites de software MAX Flight y MAX Ground Data para respaldar el viaje de 45 días de la nave espacial hacia la Luna. Rocket Lab también suministró tres ensamblajes fotovoltaicos de alta eficiencia que proporcionarán 400W de energía durante 1,470 horas operativas para el módulo lunar.
El equipo de la misión apoyará la ejecución de múltiples quemas por parte de Firefly y gestionará la determinación de órbita y el control de actitud durante las fases de crucero y aterrizaje. La misión Blue Ghost es parte del programa de Servicios de Carga Lunar Comercial de la NASA (CLPS), destinado a entregar instrumentos científicos y demostraciones tecnológicas en la Luna.
로켓랩 (Nasdaq: RKLB)은 파이어플라이 에어로스페이스의 블루 고스트 미션 1 달 임무를 지원하기 위해 필수 소프트웨어 및 하드웨어 구성 요소를 제공합니다. 이 회사는 우주선의 달까지 45일 여정을 지원하기 위해 MAX 비행 및 MAX 지상 데이터 소프트웨어 제품군을 제공했습니다. 로켓랩은 또한 달 착륙선에 대해 1,470시간의 작동 시간 동안 400W의 전원을 공급할 고효율 태양광 조립품 3개를 공급했습니다.
임무 팀은 파이어플라이의 여러 번 연소 실행을 지원하고 항해 및 착륙 단계 동안 궤도 결정 및 태세 제어를 관리합니다. 블루 고스트 미션은 NASA의 상업적 달 탑재 서비스(CPS) 프로그램의 일환으로, 달에 과학 기기와 기술 시연을 전달하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
Rocket Lab (Nasdaq: RKLB) soutient la mission lunaire Blue Ghost Mission 1 de Firefly Aerospace avec des composants matériels et logiciels essentiels. L'entreprise a fourni ses suites logicielles MAX Flight et MAX Ground Data pour soutenir le voyage de 45 jours de la sonde vers la Lune. Rocket Lab a également fourni trois ensembles photovoltaïques haute efficacité qui fourniront 400W de puissance pendant 1 470 heures opérationnelles pour le module lunaire.
L'équipe de mission soutiendra Firefly dans l'exécution de plusieurs manœuvres et gérera la détermination de l'orbite et le contrôle de l'attitude tout au long des phases de croisière et d'atterrissage. La mission Blue Ghost fait partie du programme de services de charge lunaire commerciale (CLPS) de la NASA, visant à livrer des instruments scientifiques et des démonstrations technologiques sur la Lune.
Rocket Lab (Nasdaq: RKLB) unterstützt die Mondmission Blue Ghost Mission 1 von Firefly Aerospace mit wesentlichen Software- und Hardwarekomponenten. Das Unternehmen hat seine Software-Suiten MAX Flight und MAX Ground Data bereitgestellt, um die 45-tägige Reise des Raumschiffs zum Mond zu unterstützen. Rocket Lab lieferte auch drei hocheffiziente photovoltaische Module, die über 1.470 Betriebsstunden 400W Energie für die Mondlandefähre liefern werden.
Das Missionsteam wird Firefly bei der Durchführung mehrerer Brennvorgänge unterstützen und während der Kreuzfahrt- und Landephasen die Bahnbestimmung und die Lagekontrolle verwalten. Die Blue Ghost-Mission ist Teil des CLPS-Programms (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) der NASA, das darauf abzielt, wissenschaftliche Instrumente und technologische Demonstrationen zum Mond zu bringen.
- Secured contract for critical components in NASA's CLPS program lunar mission
- Demonstrates capability in high-value space systems beyond launch services
- Showcases integration of multiple product lines (software and solar solutions)
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Insights
Rocket Lab's participation in Firefly's Blue Ghost lunar mission marks a significant strategic evolution beyond their core launch business. The company's MAX Flight and Ground Data Software suites, coupled with their solar power solutions providing 400W over 1,470 operational hours, demonstrate their expanding capabilities in high-value space systems components.
This development carries three key implications for investors: First, it positions Rocket Lab as a vertically integrated space solutions provider, capable of delivering critical mission components beyond launch services. Second, it showcases their entry into the lucrative lunar exploration market, particularly within NASA's CLPS program, which represents a growing revenue stream as commercial lunar missions increase in frequency. Third, the successful deployment of their technology in such a demanding application validates their technical capabilities and could lead to additional contracts in the commercial space sector.
The strategic significance extends beyond immediate revenue potential. By providing essential mission-critical components and software for lunar missions, Rocket Lab is establishing itself as a key player in the broader space exploration ecosystem. This diversification reduces dependence on launch revenue and positions the company to capture value across multiple segments of the space industry value chain.
The solar power system's specifications - delivering 400W of consistent power - demonstrates Rocket Lab's ability to produce high-reliability components for deep space missions, opening doors to future opportunities in interplanetary missions and commercial space stations. This capability is particularly valuable as the industry moves toward more ambitious commercial space activities.
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost 1 lunar lander features Rocket Lab's software and solar solutions. Image Credit: Firefly Aerospace
Rocket Lab also provided three high-efficiency photovoltaic assemblies, comprising our interconnected space-grade solar cells, mounted on the lander’s sides and top deck, providing 400 W of power over 1,470 operational hours to support the lander during its journey to the lunar surface.
During the Blue Ghost mission, the Rocket Lab team will also support Firefly’s execution of multiple burns and management of orbit determination and attitude control throughout the cruise and landing phases of the mission.
Firefly’s Blue Ghost mission is advancing lunar science and exploration by delivering state-of-the-art instruments and technology demonstrations to the Moon as part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program.
“Congratulations to the Firefly team on the start of Blue Ghost’s lunar journey. We’re immensely proud to support the team and enable an ambitious lunar mission with our flight-proven components and software,” said Rocket Lab’s Vice President, Business Development & Strategy, Space Systems, Richard French. “The new era of commercial lunar exploration is underway, and we’re excited to be part of making it possible.”
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