Firefly Releases Stunning Footage of Blue Ghost Landing on the Moon

Landing on the Moon is no easy feat; the lunar surface has become a graveyard for far too many missions that came to untimely ends. But Firefly’s Blue Ghost conquered the lunar surface a few days ago, and is now standing tall on the Moon. Landing on the Moon never looked so good, with Blue Ghost capturing incredible footage of its historic touchdown with a cinematic finale that’s fitting for its name. Firefly’s first mission to the Moon touched down on the lunar surface on Sunday at 3:34 a.m. ET. The Texas-based company released a clip of Blue Ghost’s descent toward the Moon followed by a smooth landing. The footage is a masterclass in lunar landings, capturing striking views of the lander emerging from a cloud of dust, its shadow stretching across the Moon’s surface in a superhero-like stance. The nearly 3-minute video captures Blue Ghost as it gently makes its way down toward the Moon, gliding across the cratered, dark grey surface with its shiny, metallic wings. The video also inc ... Read full article.