Firefly Aerospace CEO on the Race to Monetize the Moon
About this episode
Jason Kim discusses the business aspects of the new space race and the commercialization of the moon.
Firefly Aerospace CEO Jason Kim joins The Rundown to break down the business behind the new space race. From a historic commercial moon landing to a $1.4 billion backlog, he explains how Firefly ($FLY) is building a full-stack space company beyond just rockets. The conversation also touches on the real-world stakes, including how space-based data and defense systems are playing a role in tracking missile threats in conflicts like Iran. Plus, why the moon is quickly becoming a commercial asset, from data sales to future infrastructure.
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