On Sunday, Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost successfully landed on the Moon, becoming the second private company ever to achieve this milestone. The landing was notable for its stability, in contrast to previous missions that ended in tip-overs. Stunning footage from the landing showcased the lunar landscape and the plumes of dust stirred up by the lander. Funded by NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services program, Blue Ghost is designed to operate for 14 days as it carries instruments to study the lunar environment, particularly focusing on the problematic lunar dust that can impact both machinery and astronaut health.
The successful landing of Blue Ghost marks a significant achievement for Firefly Aerospace, making it the second private company to land on the Moon.
The cinematic footage captured during the landing adds a stunning visual element to the mission, showcasing the lunar surface and the lander's descent.
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