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Firefly Aerospace, a Texas-based company, has made history by successfully landing its Blue Ghost lunar module on the moon’s surface, marking the first time a private company has achieved this feat. The Blue Ghost Mission 1 landed at Mare Crisium near Mons Latreille. The mission, part of NASA’s Artemis program, aims to gather scientific data and support future human exploration of the moon and Mars. The module carries ten science and technology instruments for NASA, intended to operate for one lunar day, equivalent to 14 Earth days. This accomplishment highlights the collaboration between NASA and private companies in advancing space exploration.