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Firefly Aerospace aces Moon landing on first attempt
- Firefly Aerospace successfully landed its first Blue Ghost lunar lander on the Moon, marking a significant achievement for the company.
- The landing took place on Mare Crisium, with the spacecraft making a soft touchdown without any anomalies reported during the final hour-long landing sequence.
- Confirmation of touchdown was received at 3:34 a.m. EST through sensors on the lander's legs.
- The CEO of Firefly Aerospace, Jason Kim, expressed elation at achieving this milestone after years of effort.
- Blue Ghost started its journey to the Moon on January 15, 2025, and successfully reached lunar orbit on February 13.
- The mission involved a series of critical maneuvers, culminating in the successful landing on the lunar surface.
- Blue Ghost carries 10 NASA science payloads to conduct various studies on the Moon's surface, aiding in understanding lunar features and conditions.
- The lander is designed to operate for a lunar day, approximately 14 Earth days, and will capture a lunar sunset before concluding its mission on March 16.
- Firefly Aerospace is gearing up for its second CLPS mission to the far side of the Moon in 2026, involving another Blue Ghost lander and an Elytra orbital vehicle.
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