Firefly Aerospace.
private aerospace firm based in US
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What's happening
Earlier this month
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Major powers including Russia, the US, and China are involved in the race to utilize private aerospace companies like Firefly for long-term lunar base development and resource extraction.Some support1 report4 developments inside
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Firefly Aerospace is noted as a space-sector peer to SpaceX, while Elon Musk discussed future revenue targets and Citadel provided IPO order activity data.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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A company involving Firefly Aerospace and Abbott is operating from its campus in Cedar Park, Texas.Some support1 report
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Blue Origin, Firefly, and ASTROLab are contributing components and services for the new lunar outpost under the Artemis program.Well supported9 reports12 developments inside
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Firefly Aerospace and Rocket Lab were awarded a $980 million IDIQ contract vehicle from the Space Force.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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IPO debut caused sector selloff and volatility, highlighting competition among small-satellite launch companies like Rocket Lab, SpaceX, and Firefly Aerospace.Well supported6 reports
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Firefly Aerospace announced plans for launch sites in Sweden and Virginia, alongside a stock exchange listing.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Firefly Aerospace conducted launch operations from Esrange Space Center in Kiruna, Sweden.Some support2 reports
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The Space Development Agency awarded a Deorbit-as-a-Service contract to finalists Firefly Aerospace and Otter.Some support1 report
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Manufacturers Life Insurance Company purchased a new stake in Firefly Aerospace shares, which trades on the Nasdaq exchange.Some support1 report
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An executive order supports commercial space ambitions, targeting annual launches and reentries, with Elon Musk providing high-profile backing.Some support1 report
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Firefly Aerospace and Sidus Space Inc. are competing in the space services market.Some support1 report
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Firefly Aerospace and HEICO are being compared as industrial investment options.Some support1 report
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Investment supports Firefly Aerospace's autonomous vehicle platform development in Palo Alto.Some support1 report
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NASA selected Firefly Aerospace and Intuitive Machines for lunar missions, with Ryan Stephan directing Moon Base cargo landers.Some support8 reports1 development inside
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A company involved in the Auger project, led by Dave Clark (former Amazon chief), has moved its headquarters to Dallas after an interview with GeekWire.Some support1 report
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Curtiss-Wright and Firefly Aerospace are being compared as potential industrial investment opportunities.Some support1 report
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Firefly Aerospace was awarded a contract by the Air Force Research Laboratory for SciTec.Some support1 report
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SciTec is announced as a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace.Some support2 reports
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Firefly Aerospace was benchmarked against industry peers on multiple factors as part of the competitive landscape.Some support1 report
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Mid-cap companies Firefly Aerospace and Karman Holdings Inc. are being covered by MarketBeat, which publishes analyst ratings on both companies.Some support1 report
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Carl Schmidt led observations of an impact event involving Firefly Aerospace on August 1, 2026.Some support2 reports
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NASA awarded contracts to Intuitive Machines, Firefly Aerospace, and Astrobotic on August 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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NASA awarded Firefly Aerospace a $13 million subcontract, which Firefly plans to execute using Alpha's engineering expertise.Well supported5 reports
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Firefly Aerospace is conducting the MoonFall mission for NASA and scouting landing sites for Artemis IV, utilizing drones built by JPL.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Firefly Aerospace received a subcontract to manufacture an aeroshell using Alpha vehicles, enabling next-generation Mars missions.Some support2 reports
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Firefly Aerospace is trading on the Nasdaq exchange, and Jefferies Financial Group issued a buy rating and price target.Some support3 reports
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Firefly Aerospace, Lilium, and Boeing are partnering to conduct studies on launching vehicles beyond Geosynchronous Orbit and establishing U.S. launch infrastructure.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Firefly Aerospace is seeking orbital launch capability in Europe, with a potential launch site located near the Arctic Circle.Some support1 report
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NASA awarded multiple contracts to Intuitive Machines and Firefly Aerospace, concurrent with Astrobotic being acquired by Voyager Technologies.Well supported5 reports
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Firefly Aerospace filed required documentation with the SEC and is listed on Nasdaq.Some support3 reports
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Firefly Aerospace announced a partnership with Northrop Grumman to co-develop ECLIPSE, leading to analyst coverage and rating from financial institutions like Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs.Well supported3 reports
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ForSight Robotics is expanding its focus into ophthalmology, leveraging its co-founder Joseph Nathan, and has secured strategic funding from partners like ECLIPSE and Adani Group.Speculative1 report
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Base is Coinbase’s Ethereum layer-2 network, and Eclipse is leveraging technology from both Ethereum and Solana.Some support2 reports
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A developer owed $12 million to the Canada Revenue Agency regarding a condo building located in the Lower Mainland on May 26, 2026.Some support1 report
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The ECLIPSE program is the registrational program for Vir Biotechnology.Some support1 report
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The ECLIPSE program is the registrational program for Vir Biotechnology, and the trial supports global marketing in Europe.Some support1 report
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Firefly Aerospace is filing for an IPO in the United States, capitalizing on the current window of opportunity in space ventures amidst policy shifts and tariff uncertainty.Some support1 report
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Firefly Aerospace, Figma, and Alpha are involved in developments showing mature IPOs, integration of new rocket technology, and the background of Firefly's CEO who previously worked at Boeing.Well supported6 reports
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Firefly Aerospace announced a partnership with LMT to operate as a defense contractor.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Firefly Aerospace filed an S-1 with the SEC on May 26, 2026, seeking capital through a public stock offering.Some support1 report
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Firefly Aerospace developed MoonFall drones and carrier spacecraft for the Artemis program, with missions launching from Earth orbit.Well supported4 reports
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Artemis and Firefly Aerospace were involved in the initial exploration lander construction on May 28, 2026.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Firefly Aerospace
Events traced to Firefly Aerospace, step by step, newest first- Firefly Aerospace may benefit from JPL's lunar exploration pushFirefly Aerospace may see increased demand for lunar missions following JPL's readiness demonstrationPossible
- WISeSat.Space's secure satellite push could challenge Firefly AerospaceWISeSat.Space's secure satellite strategy may intensify competition for aerospace contractsPossible
- Market rally may boost Firefly Aerospace's funding accessStrong U.S. market rally may improve Firefly Aerospace's access to investment fundingPossible
Explainers that pass through Firefly Aerospace
Firefly Aerospace is a step on the way to someone elseAround Firefly Aerospace this week
News at the entities that move Firefly Aerospace most-
LMT OperationalRTX secured a major cruise missile production contract while competing with LMT for defense procurement.Moves Firefly Aerospace
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SpaceX OperationalElon Musk plans to give away SpaceX shares and responded to Anthropic's fund post, highlighting the companies' involvement in AI.Moves Firefly Aerospace
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Rocket Lab OperationalFinancial institutions, including Berenberg Bank, TD Cowen, Morgan Stanley, and KGI Securities, issued rating updates for Rocket Lab on October 18, 2026.Moves Firefly Aerospace
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Securities and Exchange Commission StructuralNYSE and Nasdaq plan to expand trading hours and file updated rules with the SEC.Moves Firefly Aerospace
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NOC StructuralCanada is utilizing the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) for permanent residency applications.Moves Firefly Aerospace
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Blue Origin OperationalBlue Origin is developing a network under a NASA contract aimed at enabling reliable high-bandwidth communications.Moves Firefly Aerospace
Connections
The 40 strongest of 96, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Nasdaq Structural
Firefly Aerospace is formally listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange.
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Scitec Structural
Scitec is currently a subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace's AI software.
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LMT Operational
LMT and Firefly Aerospace maintain an ongoing operational partnership, with Firefly acting as a defense contractor.
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Jason Kim Structural
Jason Kim serves as the CEO of Firefly Aerospace.
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SpaceX Operational
Firefly Aerospace and SpaceX are active competitors vying for market share in the commercial satellite launching sector.
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Astrobotic Technology Transactional
Firefly Aerospace announced the acquisition of Astrobotic Technology.
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JPL Transactional
A holds a current, high-value subcontract for the MoonFall and SkyFall missions, valued at $75M.
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NOC Structural
NOC invested $50 million in a partnership with Firefly Aerospace to develop a next-generation medium-lift launch vehicle.
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Rocket Lab Operational
Rocket Lab and Firefly Aerospace are direct competitors in the small-satellite and medium-lift commercial launch markets.
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Blue Origin Operational
The two companies are actively competing against each other for lucrative lunar infrastructure contracts.
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Alpha Structural
Firefly Aerospace structurally incorporates and relies on Alpha's products and engineering expertise for its operations.
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Mars Operational
Firefly Aerospace is actively engaged in building mission-specific hardware, including aeroshells, for operations targeting Mars.
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Moon Operational
The two companies are operational partners involved in the joint mission of deploying drones to the lunar south pole.
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Nvidia Structural
Firefly Aerospace integrates specific Nvidia Jetson modules into its operational telescopes, creating a critical functional dependency on Nvidia's technology.
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Air Force Research Laboratory Structural
Firefly Aerospace maintains a current, formally awarded contract with the Air Force Research Laboratory for the SciTec project.
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Lockheed Martin Operational
Lockheed Martin and Firefly Aerospace have established a strategic partnership where Lockheed purchases launch services from Firefly.
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Securities and Exchange Commission Structural
Firefly Aerospace is subject to formal regulatory oversight and mandatory filings by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Jet Propulsion Laboratory Transactional
JPL provides specialized components and subcontracts, such as hopping drones and aeroshells, to Firefly Aerospace for its missions.
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Science Mission Directorate Transactional
The Science Mission Directorate selected Firefly Aerospace to participate in lunar missions.
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Elon Musk Operational
Firefly Aerospace and Elon Musk are major players in the launch market, engaging in both partnerships and competition.
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Intuitive Machines Operational
Both companies are active competitors in the space industry, vying for investment and NASA lunar mission contracts.
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Jefferies Financial Group Transactional
Jefferies Financial Group issued a buy rating and price target for Firefly Aerospace.
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AeroVironment Operational
Firefly Aerospace and AeroVironment are collaborating on conceptualizing the SkyFall helicopter.
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Blake Transactional
A was hired by B during a company acquisition.
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Kennedy Space Center Transactional
Firefly utilized equipment originating from the Kennedy Space Center for its operations.
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Europe Operational
Firefly Aerospace is actively positioning itself to meet specific orbital launch capability needs within the European market.
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Bombardier Operational
Both companies operate as specialized competitors within the advanced aerospace technology market.
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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Structural
Firefly Aerospace relies on telescopes built by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory for its operations.
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Space Development Agency Operational
The two entities are actively competing in the market as finalists for a specific government contract.
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Montana State University Transactional
Firefly Aerospace utilized radiation tolerant computing resources developed at Montana State University for its operations.
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Donald Trump Operational
Donald Trump's policy focus and political stance influence investment and operational targets for space technology companies like Firefly Aerospace.
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Artemis Transactional
A is forecast to oversee the mission that will utilize B to deliver drones and carrier spacecraft to the moon.
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Curtiss-Wright Mentioned together
The two companies are frequently grouped together by market analysts as potential industrial investment opportunities.
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Cantor Fitzgerald Mentioned together
Cantor Fitzgerald provides financial analysis, including rating updates and price targets, for Firefly Aerospace.
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Morgan Stanley Operational
Morgan Stanley provides financial ratings and price targets for Firefly Aerospace.
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Texas Shared context
Firefly Aerospace operates and manufactures components within a facility located in Briggs, Texas.
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Iceland Shared context
The company's operations were observed in the geographical context of Iceland during a transient astronomical event.
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Carl Schmidt Operational
Carl Schmidt led observations regarding an impact event involving Firefly Aerospace during a specific mission.
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Manufacturers Life Insurance Company Transactional
Manufacturers Life Insurance Company purchased a new stake in Firefly Aerospace shares.
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HEICO Mentioned together
The two companies are discussed together as comparable investment options within the industrial sector.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
6 events- A company involving Firefly Aerospace and Abbott is operating from its campus in Cedar Park, Texas.
- Firefly Aerospace and Rocket Lab were awarded a $980 million IDIQ contract vehicle from the Space Force.
- Firefly Aerospace conducted launch operations from Esrange Space Center in Kiruna, Sweden.
- The Space Development Agency awarded a Deorbit-as-a-Service contract to finalists Firefly Aerospace and Otter.
- Manufacturers Life Insurance Company purchased a new stake in Firefly Aerospace shares, which trades on the Nasdaq exchange.
- An executive order supports commercial space ambitions, targeting annual launches and reentries, with Elon Musk providing high-profile backing.
August 2026
12 events- Firefly Aerospace announced plans for launch sites in Sweden and Virginia, alongside a stock exchange listing.
- Firefly Aerospace and Sidus Space Inc. are competing in the space services market.
- Firefly Aerospace and HEICO are being compared as industrial investment options.
- Investment supports Firefly Aerospace's autonomous vehicle platform development in Palo Alto.
- A company involved in the Auger project, led by Dave Clark (former Amazon chief), has moved its headquarters to Dallas after an interview with GeekWire.
- Curtiss-Wright and Firefly Aerospace are being compared as potential industrial investment opportunities.
- Firefly Aerospace was awarded a contract by the Air Force Research Laboratory for SciTec.
- SciTec is announced as a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace.
- Firefly Aerospace was benchmarked against industry peers on multiple factors as part of the competitive landscape.
- Mid-cap companies Firefly Aerospace and Karman Holdings Inc. are being covered by MarketBeat, which publishes analyst ratings on both companies.
- Carl Schmidt led observations of an impact event involving Firefly Aerospace on August 1, 2026.
- NASA awarded contracts to Intuitive Machines, Firefly Aerospace, and Astrobotic on August 1, 2026.
July 2026
5 events- Major powers including Russia, the US, and China are involved in the race to utilize private aerospace companies like Firefly for long-term lunar base development and resource extraction.
- NASA awarded Firefly Aerospace a $13 million subcontract, which Firefly plans to execute using Alpha's engineering expertise.
- Firefly Aerospace received a subcontract to manufacture an aeroshell using Alpha vehicles, enabling next-generation Mars missions.
- Firefly Aerospace is seeking orbital launch capability in Europe, with a potential launch site located near the Arctic Circle.
- NASA awarded multiple contracts to Intuitive Machines and Firefly Aerospace, concurrent with Astrobotic being acquired by Voyager Technologies.
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June 2026
20 events- Firefly Aerospace is noted as a space-sector peer to SpaceX, while Elon Musk discussed future revenue targets and Citadel provided IPO order activity data.
- Blue Origin, Firefly, and ASTROLab are contributing components and services for the new lunar outpost under the Artemis program.
- IPO debut caused sector selloff and volatility, highlighting competition among small-satellite launch companies like Rocket Lab, SpaceX, and Firefly Aerospace.
- NASA selected Firefly Aerospace and Intuitive Machines for lunar missions, with Ryan Stephan directing Moon Base cargo landers.
- Firefly Aerospace is conducting the MoonFall mission for NASA and scouting landing sites for Artemis IV, utilizing drones built by JPL.
- Firefly Aerospace is trading on the Nasdaq exchange, and Jefferies Financial Group issued a buy rating and price target.
- Firefly Aerospace, Lilium, and Boeing are partnering to conduct studies on launching vehicles beyond Geosynchronous Orbit and establishing U.S. launch infrastructure.
- Firefly Aerospace filed required documentation with the SEC and is listed on Nasdaq.
- Firefly Aerospace announced a partnership with Northrop Grumman to co-develop ECLIPSE, leading to analyst coverage and rating from financial institutions like Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs.
- ForSight Robotics is expanding its focus into ophthalmology, leveraging its co-founder Joseph Nathan, and has secured strategic funding from partners like ECLIPSE and Adani Group.
- Base is Coinbase’s Ethereum layer-2 network, and Eclipse is leveraging technology from both Ethereum and Solana.
- A developer owed $12 million to the Canada Revenue Agency regarding a condo building located in the Lower Mainland on May 26, 2026.
- The ECLIPSE program is the registrational program for Vir Biotechnology.
- The ECLIPSE program is the registrational program for Vir Biotechnology, and the trial supports global marketing in Europe.
- Firefly Aerospace is filing for an IPO in the United States, capitalizing on the current window of opportunity in space ventures amidst policy shifts and tariff uncertainty.
- Firefly Aerospace, Figma, and Alpha are involved in developments showing mature IPOs, integration of new rocket technology, and the background of Firefly's CEO who previously worked at Boeing.
- Firefly Aerospace announced a partnership with LMT to operate as a defense contractor.
- Firefly Aerospace filed an S-1 with the SEC on May 26, 2026, seeking capital through a public stock offering.
- Firefly Aerospace developed MoonFall drones and carrier spacecraft for the Artemis program, with missions launching from Earth orbit.
- Artemis and Firefly Aerospace were involved in the initial exploration lander construction on May 28, 2026.