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On February 13, 2025, Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander achieved a critical mission milestone by entering lunar orbit. This accomplishment sets the stage for the lander’s forthcoming surface operations, aimed at conducting scientific experiments and technology demonstrations on the Moon’s surface. Equipped with a suite of instruments, the Blue Ghost lander will study the lunar environment, providing valuable data to advance our understanding of Earth’s nearest celestial neighbor. The mission also represents a collaborative effort, with payloads from various international partners contributing to a diverse scientific agenda. As Firefly Aerospace continues to make strides in space exploration, the success of the Blue Ghost mission could pave the way for future commercial lunar endeavors, supporting both scientific research and potential resource utilization on the Moon
