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Ghost Riders in the Sky: Firefly's Blue Ghost mission to the moon set to launch from KSC


Published on 2025-01-14 02:22:24 - MSN
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  • Ghost Riders in the Sky is what Firefly Aerospace and NASA are calling a mission set to launch to the moon this week, delivering 10 science and technology instruments onto the lunar surface. Firefly's Blue Ghost lunar lander is set to launch no earlier than 1:11 a.

The article discusses Firefly Aerospace's upcoming Blue Ghost Mission 1, set to launch from Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. This mission marks Firefly's first lunar lander, aiming to deliver 10 payloads to the Moon's surface, including scientific instruments, technology demonstrations, and a time capsule. The launch is part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative, which seeks to foster a lunar economy by contracting private companies to send scientific and commercial payloads to the Moon. The mission not only represents a significant step for Firefly but also underscores the growing involvement of private companies in space exploration, with the goal of supporting NASA's Artemis program objectives. The article highlights the excitement around this mission, detailing the collaboration between Firefly and NASA, and the broader implications for future lunar exploration and commercial space activities.

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