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Published on 2025-03-05 09:02:28 - MSN
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  • Texas-based Firefly Aerospace, the second private-sector company to soft-land a spacecraft on the moon, released stunning footage from the Blue Ghost's touchdown on Sunday.

Firefly Aerospace has released a video showcasing the simulated descent of their Blue Ghost lunar lander, highlighting the intense and critical final moments before landing on the Moon. The video, which was shared on social media, provides a detailed look at the lander's approach, including the use of its engines for a controlled descent and the deployment of landing gear. This simulation is part of Firefly's preparation for an actual mission planned for 2024, where Blue Ghost will deliver NASA's scientific payloads to the lunar surface as part of the Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative. The video not only demonstrates the technical challenges of lunar landings but also underscores Firefly's commitment to contributing to NASA's Artemis program, aiming to return humans to the Moon and establish a sustainable presence there.

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