A big moon mission is taking longer than expected. Astrobotic's Griffin-1 lander, which was supposed to take off by the end of 2025, is now aiming for mid-2026. This isn't a small delay—it's a significant shift in plans. The lander is carrying some cool stuff, like a rover called FLIP from Venturi Astrolab and a tiny rover named CubeRover-1. But before it can go to ...
The moon has always been a big deal, and recently, two spacecraft set off from Florida to make their mark on the lunar surface. One of them, Blue Ghost, made it there in just a few months and even managed to land upright, which was a big win. The other spacecraft, Resilience, is taking the scenic route. It's been cruising through space for months, learning and adapti...
A lunar mission, backed by NASA, is facing a setback due to an engine change. The project, involving a lunar lander built by ispace U. S. , was initially set to launch in 2026. However, the switch to a new engine, called VoidRunner, has pushed the launch date to 2027. The original plan involved using an engine from Agile Space Industries, the A2200. This engine was ...
The Moon's surface witnessed a spectacular sunset, all thanks to a spacecraft that bid its farewell. The Blue Ghost lander, a creation of Firefly Aerospace, captured this moment before the lunar night took over. The footage, released by the Texas-based company, shows the Sun's light gradually disappearing over the Moon's horizon. This event marked the end of Blue Gho...
A private spacecraft, Blue Ghost, has wrapped up its two-week mission on the moon. The lander, owned by Firefly Aerospace, stopped working as the sun set, leaving its solar panels without energy. The mission was part of NASA's program to deliver science experiments to the moon using private companies. Blue Ghost launched from Cape Canaveral in January and landed on t...
The Blue Ghost lander, a spacecraft from Firefly Aerospace, captured a stunning image of a solar eclipse from the Moon's surface. The photo showcases a unique ring effect, where the Earth almost entirely blocks the Sun. This phenomenon is known as the diamond ring effect, and it's a sight to behold. The image was taken around 1:30 AM ET on a Friday morning, during a ...
The latest lunar mission faced an unexpected challenge. A privately owned spacecraft, Athena, recently attempted to land on the moon. It was carrying a drill, a drone, and rovers for NASA and other customers. The landing seemed to go smoothly at first, but things quickly took a turn for the worse. There was a glitch with the laser navigation system during the final a...
Firefly Aerospace made history as their Blue Ghost lunar lander touched down on the moon's surface. This wasn't just any landing; it was a triumph for private space exploration. The lander, launched in mid-January from Florida, carried 10 experiments for NASA. This mission was part of NASA's commercial lunar delivery program, aiming to boost private businesses in spa...
Two spacecraft, Lunar Trailblazer and Odin, are facing issues shortly after their launch. The spacecraft were part of a mission to the moon, but things didn't go as planned. Lunar Trailblazer, a spacecraft designed to map water on the moon, lost communication with Earth. This happened about 12 hours after it was launched. The spacecraft, built by Lockheed...
Imagine a spacecraft gently touching down on the moon. This is exactly what Intuitive Machines is planning to do with its second lunar lander, Athena. This mission, called IM-2, is scheduled to launch on February 26th from Florida's Space Coast. The launch will be broadcast live, so everyone can watch the excitement unfold. Athena is packed with scientific t...