March 2, 2025

Graphic representation of the Blue Ghost M1 lander on the Moon (Image courtesy NASA / Firefly Aerospace)

A little while ago, Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander attempted a Moon landing in Mare Crisium. This was an autonomous maneuver that was the key step in what is known as Mission 1. After completing its braking and touching down on the Moon’s surface, Blue Ghost sent signals from its sensors confirming its success. After just over half an hour, it started sending images of the Moon’s surface.