Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A fireside chat with Jason Kim, CEO, and Brigette Oakes, VP of Engineering, at Firefly Aerospace. In 2025, Firefly became the first commercial company to successfully land on the Moon, and now the company is working towards a repeat in 2026. Firefly’s next lunar is bigger and bolder, set to land on the far side of the Moon for the first time in American history. This company is simultaneously launching rockets to fill a void in the growing satellite market while also preparing to orbit a constellation of spacecraft in support of in-space maneuverability, space domain awareness, and more. Jason and Brigette will discuss what’s next for the company and where the space industry is headed next.
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A fireside chat with Jason Kim, CEO, and Brigette Oakes, VP of Engineering, at Firefly Aerospace. In 2025, Firefly became the first commercial company to successfully land on the Moon, and now the company is working towards a repeat in 2026. Firefly’s next lunar is bigger and bolder, set to land on the far side of the Moon for the first time in American history. This company is simultaneously launching rockets to fill a void in the growing satellite market while also preparing to orbit a constellation of spacecraft in support of in-space maneuverability, space domain awareness, and more. Jason and Brigette will discuss what’s next for the company and where the space industry is headed next.
About SXSW:
SXSW dedicates itself to helping creative people achieve their goals. Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries. An essential destination for global professionals, SXSW features sessions, showcases, screenings, exhibitions, professional development and a variety of networking opportunities. For more information, please visit sxsw.com.
Connect with SXSW:
Website: sxsw.com
Instagram: instagram.com/sxsw
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/sxsw
TikTok: tiktok.com/@sxsw
Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/sxsw.com
Threads: threads.com/@sxsw
