Privately Built Spacecraft Blue Ghost Attempting Moon Landing

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
A privately built spacecraft named Blue Ghost, developed by Firefly Aerospace, is hours away from attempting to land on the moon. If successful, it will be the second privately built vehicle to achieve this feat. The mission is part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative to deliver science experiments and cargo to the moon.

Key Points

  • Blue Ghost is preparing to land on the moon, becoming the second privately built spacecraft to achieve this
  • The mission includes carrying 10 NASA science instruments to study the lunar surface and gather data
  • Part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative to deliver cargo to the moon

Pros

  • Advancement in private spaceflight technology
  • Potential for scientific discoveries about the moon's surface

Cons

  • Risk of mission failure during the descent