Firefly Aerospace's lander successfully lands on the moon

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander has successfully landed on the moon, marking a significant achievement for private space travel. This makes Firefly the first private company to achieve a controlled moon landing without crashing. The lander, which is about the size of a compact car, carries 10 scientific payloads and features tools for analyzing lunar soil and measuring temperatures. It landed near an ancient volcanic vent on the moon's surface. Firefly's mission is part of NASA's Artemis program, which supports private companies in lunar exploration. The successful landing follows Intuitive Machines' previous soft landing and is part of a broader effort to establish a commercial lunar economy.