Blue Ghost Mission

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Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lunar lander has successfully touched down on the Moon’s Mare Crisium region after a nerve-wracking powered descent.

About Blue Ghost Mission

• Blue Ghost, developed by Firefly Aerospace,is carrying 10 NASA payloads as part of the Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program, which aims to stimulate lunar commerce through private-sector competition.
• The Blue Ghost mission aims to enhance our understanding of the lunar environment.
• The lander carries a vacuum to collect lunar soil samples and a drill capable of measuring temperatures up to 10 feet (3 meters) below the surface.

Objectives of Blue Ghost Mission

• The lander will study heat flow from the Moon’s interior, helping scientists understand its thermal evolution.
• It will analyse plume-surface interactions to improve landing techniques by examining how lunar regolith reacts to the lander’s engine plumes.
• By collecting data on the Moon’s magnetic and electric fields, researchers will gain insights into its geological history.
• The lander will operate for approximately 14 Earth days, equivalent to one complete lunar day, conducting scientific investigations and technology demonstrations.

Blue Ghost Mission FAQs

Q1. Who launched Blue Ghost?

Ans. The lander, called Blue Ghost, launched to orbit on a SpaceX rocket

Q2. What is the blue ghost mission?

Ans. The Firefly mission is part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services programme, which seeks to leverage private industry to support the agency’s return to the moon.

 Source: IE