Firefly Aerospace's Moon Shot: A Private Sector Gamble
2025-03-02
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lunar lander is poised to attempt a moon landing, marking another milestone in the private sector's push for lunar exploration. The mission faces significant challenges; roughly half of all lunar landing attempts have failed. However, Firefly is confident in its in-house developed propulsion systems. A successful landing will see Blue Ghost conduct scientific experiments, capture stunning high-definition images, and potentially witness the lunar horizon glow – a phenomenon last observed by Apollo astronauts. This mission is a critical step in furthering lunar exploration and paving the way for NASA's Artemis program.