Firefly Aerospace achieves first successful private moon landing

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Firefly Aerospace successfully landed its lunar lander, Blue Ghost, on the moon, marking the first fully successful private moon landing. This follows Intuitive Machines' partial success last year, where its lander tipped over after landing. The U.S. has resumed lunar exploration through commercial partnerships with NASA. Other countries, including China and India, have also achieved successful moon landings in recent years, while Russia faced setbacks with its recent attempts. The moon remains a focus for future missions, with plans for more landings and astronaut missions by the U.S. and other nations in the coming years.