Firefly's Blue Ghost lands on the moon successfully

thesun.co.uk

Firefly's Blue Ghost lunar lander has successfully landed on the moon, marking the first fully successful moon landing by a private company. The landing occurred on the slopes of an ancient volcano, confirmed by mission control in Texas. Previously, another commercial lander, Odysseus, had a lopsided touchdown last year. This achievement by Firefly sets a new standard for private space missions. NASA officials praised the accomplishment, highlighting the challenges of lunar landings. Firefly is now recognized as the first commercial company to achieve a fully successful moon touchdown.


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