NASA, Firefly and Blue Ghost

Former NASA astronaut explains why Firefly’s ‘Blue Ghost’ moon landing is so rare
A robotic lunar lander built by Texas-based company Firefly has successfully landed on the moon making it only the second private-sector company ever to achieve a soft lunar landing. Former NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao explains why these landings are so rare.
Sunrise on the moon captured by Blue Ghost spacecraft after NASA and Firefly Aerospace announce successful lunar landing
The Blue Ghost spacecraft has taken its first images of the lunar surface as Firefly Aerospace and NASA celebrate a successful moon landing.
Private Blue Ghost lander spotted on the moon by NASA lunar orbiter (photo)
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter captured an exciting view of Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander following its recent touchdown on the moon.
Firefly shares video of Blue Ghost’s nail-biting descent to the lunar surface
Texas-based Firefly Aerospace, the second private-sector company to soft-land a spacecraft on the moon, released stunning footage from the Blue Ghost’s touchdown on Sunday.
Firefly Releases Stunning Footage of Blue Ghost Landing on the Moon
The mission, aptly named “Ghost Riders in the Sky,” touched down in Mare Crisium, a large impact site filled with basaltic lava on the Moon. Blue Ghost pulled off a precision landing, touching down within a 328-foot (100-meter) target next to a volcanic feature called Mons Latreille.
Firefly Aerospace's unmanned 'Blue Ghost' lands on moon with NASA tools
Texas-based Firefly Aerospace's "Blue Ghost" landed on the Earth-facing side of moon with 10 NASA instruments.
Firefly’s Blue Ghost lander successfully touches down on the moon
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lunar lander successfully made a soft touchdown near an ancient volcanic feature on the moon’s near side early Sunday morning.
Firefly’s Blue Ghost Lander Is on the Moon. Here’s What to Expect Next
Firefly Aerospace’s successful touchdown marks a new era of frequent commercial trips to the Moon, paving the way for a long-term human presence on the lunar surface. Before we get too ahead of ourselves, however, we’ve got the ongoing mission to attend to.
Private lunar lander Blue Ghost aces moon touchdown with a special delivery for NASA
Private lunar lander Blue Ghost after touching down on the moon with a special delivery for NASA Sunday, March 2, 2025. Moon’s surface and Earth are visible on the horizon, Blue Ghost’s solar panel, X-band antenna, left, and LEXI payload at right. (NASA/Firefly Aerospace via AP)
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander sends back new images from surface of the Moon
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NASA Orbiter Captures Stunning View of Blue Ghost Lander on the Moon
Blue Ghost landed on the Moon early Sunday morning, finishing a 45-day journey to our rocky satellite. The lander touched down in Mare Crisium (which literally translates to “Sea of Crises”), a crater formed by an ancient asteroid impact on the Moon.
Firefly wins contract to transport NASA satellites that track tropical storms
Firefly Aerospace has secured a contract for a dedicated Alpha launch that will transport satellites for NASA’s Investigation ...
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Firefly Aerospace to Launch NASA’s INCUS Mission
Read about NASA's selection of Firefly Aerospace to launch the agency's INCUS mission, which seeks to study the formation of ...
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Lunar lander captures stunning views of moon ahead of descent: See images taken by Blue Ghost
Having traveled 2.2 million miles, all 10 payloads Blue Ghost is delivering for NASA "remain healthy," Firefly said in an update on its blog. Blue Ghost, which left Earth's orbit behind a few ...
NASA uses GPS on the moon for the first time
“On Earth we can use GNSS signals to navigate in everything from smartphones to airplanes,” Kevin Coggins, deputy associate ...