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Firefly to use carbon fiber composites for aeroshell in SkyFall Mars mission
News14 July 2026

Firefly to use carbon fiber composites for aeroshell in SkyFall Mars mission

Firefly Aerospace has secured a $13 million subcontract from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to produce and test the aeroshell for the SkyFall Mars mission, slated for a late 2028 launch. This project will utilize carbon fiber composites for the aeroshell's backshell and heatshield, highlighting the material's critical role in protecting spacecraft during the harsh entry, descent, and landing phases on Mars.