Blue Ghost moon lander sees Earth

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lunar lander snaps its 1st photos of the moon (images)
On Monday (Jan. 27), Texas-based Firefly released two photos of the moon that Blue Ghost captured from Earth orbit. One shows the natural satellite all alone, a small grayish dot in an empty black sea; the other is a selfie, showing the moon glowing above some of Blue Ghost's golden hardware.
FireFly Aerospace's Blue Ghost is on its way to the moon: What to know about NASA mission
The spacecraft built and operated by Texas-based Firefly Aerospace launched in the early Monday hours from Florida aboard a SpaceX rocket.
The Blue Ghost Lunar Lander Is Now Headed to the Moon: Here's What to Know
Blue Ghost's main mission will be research. It will hang out in Earth's orbit for 25 days taking measurements and waiting for the right time to fling itself to the moon. After four days in transit, Blue Ghost will spend 16 days in lunar orbit collecting more data before descending to Mare Crisium, one of the largest basins on the moon.
Watch Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost moon lander witness an eclipse from space (video)
Both NASA and Firefly Aerospace say Blue Ghost remains healthy as it prepares to make for lunar orbit sometime next month.
Blue Ghost lander captures first Moon photos after stunning 'Blue Marble' Earth image
America's next Moon lander, Blue Ghost, is traveling through space after launching from Florida earlier this month and capturing breathtaking views.
Firefly Aerospace's, NASA successfully launch Blue Ghost lunar lander to moon
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lunar lander launched at 1:11 a.m. Wednesday from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on the SpaceX rocket before separating an hour later. The lunar lander — part of a mission known as Blue Ghost Mission 1 or Ghost Riders in the Sky — will spend 45 days in orbit and 14 days on the surface of the moon.
Blue Ghost moon lander sees Earth as a 'blue marble' from orbit (photo)
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost moon lander caught haunting images of Earth as it prepares to make its way towards lunar orbit.
US spacecraft headed to moon captures dramatic photos of Earth
A private U.S. spacecraft bound for the moon has captured stunning images of Earth one week into its flight. Still circling Earth, Firefly Aerospace’s lunar lander fired its thrusters Thursday to put it on a path to reach the moon in over a month.
Blue Ghost Moon Lander Delivers Mesmerizing View of Earth from Space
The Blue Ghost moon lander, launched on January 15 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, is captivating space enthusiasts with breathtaking views of Earth while preparing for its historic lunar mission. This mission,
First Glimpse of the Moon: Blue Ghost Advances NASA’s Cutting-Edge Lunar Tech
Firefly's Blue Ghost Mission 1 has taken a significant leap toward the Moon, with its successful second engine burn ...
See the Blue Ghost spacecraft’s first view of the moon
NASA has updated its list of potential landing sites for the next human visit to the moon, which is planned for 2026. The Artemis III mission will see the first crewed lunar landing since the Apollo ...
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Two lunar missions: Firefly Blue Ghost and ispace lander launch from Kennedy Space Center
That was fitting considering onboard this SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket were two lunar landers − ispace's lightweight lander known ...
Journey to the Moon: NASA’s Blue Ghost Mission Revolutionizes Lunar Exploration
In a groundbreaking effort to enhance lunar exploration, NASA has launched the Blue Ghost Mission 1, featuring a suite of ...
See the incredible view of our planet captured by the Blue Ghost spacecraft
The Blue Ghost lunar mission has captured a gorgeous image of Earth as it ramps up its journey toward the moon.