Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space  
Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

Firefly’s Blue Ghost becomes first commercial lander to operate on the Moon, wins 2025 Collier Trophy

Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost became the first commercial lunar lander to achieve a soft touchdown and sustained surface operations on the Moon, earning the 2025 Collier Trophy. The mission validates private-sector lunar delivery capability and establishes a commercial baseline for payload delivery, surface operations and follow-on missions.

2026-03-19T09:04:05.103573-07:00
Space Exploration & Science Missions   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Debris & Traffic Management   NASA  
Universe Today • Andy Tomaswick

Protecting Lunar Heritage as a New Wave of Moon Missions Arrives

By Universe Today: In 1959, the Luna 2 probe from the Soviet Union became the very first human-made object to reach our closest celestial neighbor. In the decades since, we have been leaving footprints - both literally and figuratively - all over the Moon.

2026-03-19T07:20:11.986724-07:00