A Blue Ghost Mission 1Da Firefly Aerospace, He ended successfully on March 16, after 14 days of operation, which represents an important milestone to explore the moon.
During this time, the stereotype of Firefly fields, part of the CLPS CDS initiative (CLPS) Nassaand 10 scientific and technological tools were transferred to Mare Crisium, in the face of the visible moon. The data collected and the pictures taken, including the total solar eclipse and the lunar sunset, display Valuable information for future missions, especially the program Artemis.
During the task, The ten tools were successfully activated and carried out many operations that opened new paths to explore the land of the land. Not the total, 119 GB of data has been transferred to Earth, where 51 GB of this data focuses on science and technology.
Among the main achievements, Moon devices for surface thermal exploration with speed (Lister),, Which made automatic thermal measurements unpublished, up to 90 centimeters below the surface of the moon. This fence is a great progress in exploring the soil from the moon.
The highlight of the last GNSS Lunar (Lugre)Which for the first time tested signs of satellite navigation systems such as GPS and Galileo on the moon. This experience represents a decisive step for navigation in the future moon tasks, such as those planned by Artemis, and even to explore Mars.
In addition, and Radiation computersAnd that underwent radiation during the journey and on the surface of the moon, has proven to be able to resist harsh conditions, providing important solutions to protect equipment in future space tasks.
Watch some of the photos recorded by Blue Ghost on the Moon
It also brought the task Innovations with regard to controlling lunar dust. S. Electric dust shieldNASA says the device that uses the dynamic electrical forces to remove lunar dust from the surfaces was a great success, which indicates a promising approach to alleviate one of the biggest challenges in the lunar surface operations.
Another important device was Selam of the lunar magneticWhich allowed the study of the interior of the moon, the measurement of magnetic and electrical fields to large depths, and the provision of data on the inner structure of the satellite.
Beyond scientific progress, The task was a milestone for cooperation between NASA and private companies, which indicates the increasing role of the special industry in space exploration.
The success of the mission The capabilities of companies such as Firefly Aerospace, which continue to enhance the lunar economyCreate the foundations for future operations on the moon and other planets, Refers to NASA.
“The effect of the data collected will be Decisive to planned tasks in the future“Allowing NASA and its partners to better understand the lunar environment and adapt to the difficult conditions of space,” says the US space agency.
