# Firefly Aerospace shares were up 7.37% at $38.19 at the time of publication on Wednesday.

*aerospace · news · 2026-04-08 · Benzinga*

## Key points

- Nvidia Jetson modules will process telescope data onboard Firefly's Elytra vehicle using SciTec AI software.
- Ocula service will launch on Elytra during Blue Ghost Mission 2, no earlier than late 2026.
- Elytra will operate in lunar orbit for five years, providing continuous imagery for mapping and mineral detection.
- Onboard data processing aims to reduce bandwidth by sending actionable insights instead of raw data.

**Companies:** Firefly Aerospace, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Nvidia

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