Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost Moon Lander

SOURCE www.space.com
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

Pros

  • Successful lunar landing
  • Operating NASA science payloads
  • Contributing to lunar studies in various areas