Firefly's Blue Ghost lunar lander is flying yearly objectives to the Moon with payload services tailored to the innovation and expedition objectives of each client. Using rideshare chances and devoted objectives, Blue Ghost can provide and host payloads anywhere on the lunar surface area. When coupled with Firefly's medium launch and orbital lorries, Blue Ghost supports end-to-end cislunar services from Earth to the Moon and beyond.
Buckle up! Our journey to the Moon is set to go for 1:11 a.m. EST on Wednesday, Jan. 15, on a @SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. From liftoff to landing, here's the rundown of Blue Ghost's 60-day lunar objective, consisting of 45 days taking a trip to the Moon and 14 days of surface area operations … pic.twitter.com/n4cUJWEi2x
— Firefly Aerospace (@Firefly_Space) January 7, 2025
Firefly's Blue Ghost lander is created and developed to be quickly adjusted to serve each consumer's distinct cislunar requirements. Our vertically incorporated method with shared parts throughout our cars even more allows scaled performances, quality control, and lower expenses that we hand down to our clients.
January 10, 2025: Fairing Encapsulation
Blue Ghost was securely encapsulated in the Falcon 9 fairing.
January 9, 2025: Falcon 9 Integration
All Remove Before Flight tags are off Blue Ghost, and the lander is now safely incorporated on the SpaceX Falcon 9 payload connect fitting.
January 8, 2025: Blue Ghost Fueling Complete
Firefly's Blue Ghost lunar lander was filled up with an MMH hypergolic propellant and MON-3 oxidizer to power the thrusters and primary engine throughout transit from Earth to Moon.
December 23, 2024: Blue Ghost Battery Charging Complete
All 4 batteries on Blue Ghost are now completely charged. Firefly will use these batteries as required throughout the objective when sunshine is restricted, such as in the lunar early morning and lunar night.
December 16, 2024: Blue Ghost Arrives at KSC
Firefly's Blue Ghost lunar lander came to the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida on December 16. The Firefly group is now resolving the pre-launch operations, consisting of last examinations, practical checkouts, battery
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