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Firefly's Blue Ghost lands on moon and will attempt to tap into Earth GPS


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Published in Science and Technology on Sunday, March 2nd 2025 at 15:42 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • Firefly's Blue Ghost lunar lander has a payload which will attempt to acquire a GPS signal from the moon, revolutionizing space navigation.

The Blue Ghost lunar lander, developed by Firefly Aerospace, has successfully landed on the Moon as part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative. This mission marks a significant achievement as it aims to be the first to utilize Earth's GPS signals on the lunar surface, a task previously thought unfeasible due to the distance from Earth. The lander, which touched down near the lunar south pole, carries several scientific instruments to study the Moon's environment, including its exosphere, thermal properties, and potential water ice. The mission not only showcases advancements in navigation technology but also supports NASA's broader Artemis program goals of sustainable lunar exploration.

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