Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander successfully landed on the moon and captured a stunning sunrise. It has begun its surface operations and is operating NASA science payloads to study lunar composition, geology, and space weather. The mission marks a significant step in Firefly's goal to provide reliable access to the moon and beyond.
Key Points
Blue Ghost captured a dramatic sunrise on the moon
Began surface operations and science payload activities
Will continue operations for two weeks
Contributes to lunar composition, geology, and space weather studies
Tests drilling technology and captures lunar dust behavior