Firefly Aerospace announced a new payload agreement with Volta Space Technologies to host Volta’s LightGrid laser‑powered receiver on its Blue Ghost Mission 2 lunar lander, a move that expands the mission’s payload mix and strengthens Firefly’s position as a provider of services for future lunar power networks.
The LightGrid receiver will demonstrate Volta’s wireless power technology by capturing laser‑delivered energy from orbiting satellites and converting it to usable power on the lunar surface, a critical step toward a sustainable lunar power grid. The partnership also gives Volta a real‑world testbed for its LightPort system, while giving Firefly a high‑profile payload that showcases its launch and landing capabilities on the far side of the Moon.
This agreement signals a broader shift in the lunar infrastructure market. By adding a cutting‑edge power receiver to Blue Ghost Mission 2, Firefly demonstrates its ability to attract diverse, high‑technology payloads and to support the emerging lunar power ecosystem. The deal also aligns with NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services program, positioning Firefly to secure future payload contracts that require advanced power solutions.
Jason Kim, Firefly’s CEO, said the partnership “reinforces our commitment to building the infrastructure that will enable long‑term lunar operations.” Justin Zipkin, Volta’s CEO, added that the mission “provides a critical validation of our LightGrid technology in a real lunar environment, bringing us closer to a fully integrated lunar power grid.”
Blue Ghost Mission 2, scheduled to land on the far side of the Moon, will carry six payloads from five countries, including NASA’s LuSEE‑Night radio telescope and the European Space Agency’s Lunar Pathfinder satellite. The mission will also deploy Firefly’s Elytra Dark vehicle, which will serve as a transfer vehicle and communications relay for the lander and remain in lunar orbit for over five years to provide imaging services.
The partnership underscores Firefly’s growing role in the commercial lunar sector and highlights Volta’s ambition to overcome the energy bottleneck for lunar missions. Together, the companies are advancing a vision of a self‑sustaining lunar presence that could transform future exploration and commercial activities on the Moon.
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