Space Company Achieves Milestone in Commercial Lunar Payload Services Initiative

Firefly Aerospace successfully launched its Blue Ghost lunar lander on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, marking a significant milestone in the company’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative. With a target landing date of March 2, 2025, Firefly’s 60-day mission will include approximately 45 days on-orbit and 14 days of lunar surface operations. The Blue Ghost lander will operate 10 NASA payloads for a complete lunar day, supporting several science and technology demonstrations. Firefly Aerospace is an end-to-end responsive space company with launch, lunar, and on-orbit services.