NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative and Artemis campaign are set to be taken a step further with the launch of Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1. The mission is targeting a launch on Wednesday, January 15.
Firefly Aerospace has been working towards this milestone as part of its efforts to support NASA’s lunar exploration goals. The Blue Ghost Mission 1 aims to carry scientific and technological payloads to the Moon, marking an important step in the agency’s plans for a sustainable presence on the lunar surface.
The launch is scheduled for 12:30 am on January 15, and Firefly Aerospace will be providing critical support to NASA’s CLPS initiative. The mission is expected to contribute significantly to our understanding of the Moon’s composition and geology, as well as pave the way for future human missions.
With this launch, Firefly Aerospace takes a significant step forward in its partnership with NASA, demonstrating its commitment to supporting the agency’s ambitious plans for lunar exploration and development.
Source: https://plus.nasa.gov/scheduled-video