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Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lunar lander touches down on the moon


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Published in Science and Technology on Sunday, March 2nd 2025 at 13:22 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • Responsive space service company Firefly Aerospace announced Sunday that its Blue Ghost lunar lander touched down on the moon's surface in an upright, stable co

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lunar lander successfully touched down on the Moon, marking a significant achievement in space exploration. The mission, which aimed to deliver scientific payloads to the lunar surface, was part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative. The Blue Ghost lander carried various instruments to study the lunar environment, including radiation levels, surface composition, and potential water ice deposits. This successful landing not only demonstrates Firefly's capability in executing complex space missions but also contributes valuable data for future Artemis missions, which plan to return humans to the Moon. The event underscores the growing role of private companies in space exploration and the ongoing collaboration between NASA and commercial entities to expand lunar research and development.

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