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Firefly's Blue Ghost lander heads for touchdown attempt on the moon


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Published in Science and Technology on Saturday, March 1st 2025 at 20:42 GMT by CNN   Print publication without navigation

  • Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lunar lander is on track to attempt a soft touchdown near an ancient volcanic feature on the moon's near side early Sunday morning.

The article from MSN discusses the upcoming lunar landing attempt by Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander, which is set to touch down on the Moon. This mission marks a significant step in commercial space exploration, aiming to deliver scientific payloads to the lunar surface as part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative. The Blue Ghost lander is designed to carry various experiments and technology demonstrations to study the lunar environment, including radiation levels, lunar dust behavior, and potential resources like water ice. The mission not only represents a technological milestone for Firefly but also contributes to NASA's broader Artemis program, which seeks to return humans to the Moon and establish a sustainable presence there. The article highlights the anticipation around this event, detailing the lander's capabilities, the scientific objectives, and the potential implications for future lunar exploration.

Read the Full CNN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/firefly-s-blue-ghost-lander-heads-for-touchdown-attempt-on-the-moon/ar-AA1A42HO ]

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