Blue Ghost Mission 1 Team Earns Prestigious Robert J. Collier Trophy

Firefly Aerospace has been awarded the 2025 Robert J. Collier Trophy by the National Aeronautic Association for its groundbreaking achievement in commercial lunar landing. As part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative, Firefly successfully landed Blue Ghost Mission 1 on the Moon’s Mare Crisium, demonstrating essential data on the Moon’s surface materials and heat flow. The mission marked a significant advancement in cislunar access economics and accessibility. According to Firefly Aerospace CEO Jason Kim, this achievement is a ‘pivotal milestone’ for the company, inspiring the next generation of space innovators and igniting renewed interest in the Moon across the globe.