Blue Ghost successfully lands on the Moon, advancing exploration

The private spacecraft Blue Ghost has successfully landed on the Moon, marking it as the second commercial vehicle to do so. Launched by Firefly Aerospace on January 15, it aimed to explore the Sea of Crises. Blue Ghost's landing follows Intuitive Machines' Odysseus, which reached the Moon on February 22, 2024, but toppled over due to landing gear failure. Blue Ghost's successful touchdown was celebrated by Firefly staff in Texas. Experts view Blue Ghost as a significant achievement for private lunar exploration, demonstrating new landing technology. The mission highlights the growing role of private companies in space, potentially reducing costs and enabling future lunar resource extraction.