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Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lands on moon

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Earth shines over the moon in amazing 1st photos from private Blue Ghost lander. 'We're all in that picture.'

A major highlight of the mission will take place on March 14, when Blue Ghost captures high-definition images of a total eclipse as Earth obscures the sun from the moon's perspective. Meanwhile, those of us on Earth will witness the same event as a total lunar eclipse, turning the moon a deep, eerie red.

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US firm Firefly scores its first moon landing with Blue Ghost spacecraft

Firefly Aerospace succeeded in its first attempt to land on the moon with its uncrewed Blue Ghost spacecraft on Sunday, kicking off a two-week research mission as a handful of private firms compete to reach the frontlines of a global moon race.

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.

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Here’s a look at moon landing hits and misses

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Landing a spacecraft on the moon has long been a series of hits and misses.

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Companies start landing on the moon as space agencies foot the bill

Firefly Aerospace successfully reached the lunar surface, to be followed in short order by space companies Intuitive Machines ...

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When Is Easter? Why A Rare ‘Blood Moon’ Eclipse Delays Easter In 2025

Easter is later this year due to a rare "blood moon" total lunar eclipse affecting the lunar calendar, which impacts the ...

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A new company just stamped its name on the moon

Moon landings were once exclusive to government agencies, but Firefly Aerospace is now the second company to do it.

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Ramadan begins with the crescent moon. Here’s why the official start time can still vary around the world

Ramadan is not uniformly observed globally — the start date can vary by country or even be different mosque to mosque in the ...

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Northern Lights, A ‘Blood Moon’ And A Solar Eclipse: The Sky In March

All the day and night sky highlights in March 2025, including a total lunar eclipse, and a deep partial solar eclipse, and a ...

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