Private lander successfully delivers NASA experiments on moon

A private lunar lander, Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost, successfully landed on the moon on Sunday, delivering experiments for NASA. This marks the first time a private company has achieved a stable moon landing without crashing. The lander, which is part of NASA's commercial lunar delivery program, carried ten experiments, including a drill and vacuum for lunar soil analysis. NASA paid $101 million for the mission, aiming to foster a lunar economy. Blue Ghost's landing sets the stage for more private lunar missions, with another lander from Intuitive Machines expected to land later this week. This mission follows previous attempts by other companies, highlighting the growing interest in lunar exploration.