Firefly Aerospace, Blue Ghost spacecraft and the moon

Photos from space show the Texas company Firefly Aerospace preparing to land on the moon for the first time
Firefly's Blue Ghost mission is snapping stunning photos on its way to a lunar landing attempt. They show a new era of moon missions is beginning.
Firefly’s Blue Ghost captures stunning footage of lunar surface
Firefly Aerospace (@Firefly_Space) February 18, 2025 In an update shared on X, Texas-based Firefly said the spacecraft completed another lunar orbit maneuver with a 3 minute, 18 second burn early ...
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost spacecraft captures a view of the far side of the moon
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost spacecraft captured a stunning view of the far side of the moon, which is the side that faces away from Earth.
Blue Ghost Lowers Orbit and Snaps Rare Views of the Moon’s Far Side
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost fired its engines early in the morning of February 18, marking the latest stage in its 45-day long trip to the Moon. The engine burn, which started at 3:09 a.m. ET and lasted three minutes and 18 seconds,
MUST SEE: Spacecraft captures amazing footage of far side of the moon
In the must-see video above, a Firefly Aerospace Blue Ghost spacecraft has captured a stunning view of the far side of the moon, the side that faces away from Earth.
Firefly Aerospace lunar lander captures view from Moon's far side
This video taken by Firefly's Blue Ghost lunar lander shows the far side of the Moon from about 75 miles above the surface. Blue Ghost is set to touch down on the Moon in early March.
Firefly's Blue Ghost poised to make commercial lunar landing
Firefly Aerospace is scheduled its Blue Ghost lander on the lunar surface on March 2. Firefly Aerospace footage
Cedar Park’s Firefly Aerospace lands $22M Space Force launch deal
Firefly Aerospace, a Cedar Park-based spacecraft manufacturer, has scored a nearly $22M deal with the Space Force to launch a ...
Firefly Aerospace awarded $21.81 million US Space Force contract
These missions require Firefly to keep a rocket on standby and launch within 24 hours of notice from Space Force.
Firefly Aerospace Awarded Launch Agreement for the U.S. Space Force VICTUS SOL Tactically Responsive Space Mission
Firefly Aerospace, Inc., the leader in responsive space launch services, today announced the company was awarded a $21.81 ...
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Space Force picks Firefly to launch Victus Sol rapid response mission
The Space Force selected Firefly Aerospace and its Alpha rocket, pictured here, to fly its first operational Tactically Responsive Space mission. (Firefly Aerospace) The Space Force last ...
Firefly’s Blue Ghost Just Entered Lunar Orbit and Snapped an Incredible Photo
After a month-long journey, Firefly’s Blue Ghost lunar lander has successfully entered orbit around the Moon. After nearly a ...
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Space Force taps Firefly for rapid response launches
The company will keep a rocket and vehicle on standby so Space Force can order launches for more quick responses.
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Blue Ghost's lunar mission unveils unseen moon craters
Blue Ghost, a spacecraft owned by Firefly Aerospace, has captured the latest photos from the Moon's orbit. The footage ...
Private spacecraft beams home thrilling flyover video of the moon's far side
A small uncrewed spacecraft is buzzing the moon, with under two weeks remaining before its bold attempt to land on the lunar ...