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Firefly's Blue Ghost Enters Lunar Orbit Ahead of Historic Landing

2/14/2025

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Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lunar lander soared into space on January 15, achieving a crucial Trans Lunar Injection and entering lunar orbit by February 13. With 10 NASA payloads onboard, it’s set to touch down near Mare Crisium on March 2, playing a vital role in NASA's Artemis program and advancing commercial lunar exploration.

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Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lunar lander soared into space on January 15, achieving a crucial Trans Lunar Injection and entering lunar orbit by February 13. With 10 NASA payloads onboard, it’s set to touch down near Mare Crisium on March 2, playing a vital role in NASA's Artemis program and advancing commercial lunar exploration.