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Excitement for Canadian company as Firefly's Blue Ghost lands on moon


Published on 2025-03-02 16:42:26 - MSN
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  • The head of a Quebec aerospace company says he's thrilled by the confirmation that a private lunar lander has touched down on the moon with his company's technology aboard.

The article discusses the successful lunar landing of Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander, which has sparked excitement for a Canadian company, Canadensys Aerospace Corporation. Canadensys contributed by providing the lander with a high-resolution camera system, marking a significant achievement as it is the first Canadian technology to land on the Moon. This mission, part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative, aims to deliver scientific and technological payloads to the lunar surface. The successful landing not only signifies a milestone for Firefly Aerospace but also highlights the growing role of private companies in space exploration, with Canadensys gaining recognition for its contribution to this historic event.

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