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Blue Ghost turns red! Our lander downlinked more imagery from the Moon captured around 2:30 am CDT during the totality of the solar eclipse last night. These images - rapidly captured by our top deck camera with different exposure settings - were stitched together in a quick clip. The red hue is the result of sunlight refracting through the Earth's atmosphere as the sun is blocked by our planet, casting a shadow on the lunar surface. The glowing ring of the eclipse is again seen on Blue Ghost’s solar panel. #BGM1

Blue Ghost turns red! Our lander downlinked more imagery from the Moon captured around 2:30 am CDT during the totality of the solar eclipse last night. These images - rapidly captured by our top deck camera with different exposure settings - were stitched together in a quick clip. The red hue is the result of sunlight refracting through the Earth's atmosphere as the sun is blocked by our planet, casting a shadow on the lunar surface. The glowing ring of the eclipse is again seen on Blue Ghost’s solar panel. #BGM1

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Eclipse is getting a fresh look! Firefly and Northrop Grumman are redefining what's possible in medium-lift launch, and this game-changing rocket deserves a livery that matches. Learn more about Eclipse here:

Eclipse is getting a fresh look! Firefly and Northrop Grumman are redefining what's possible in medium-lift launch, and this game-changing rocket deserves a livery that matches. Learn more about Eclipse here:

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Watch our Blue Ghost Mission 2 lunar lander come together! This timelapse captures the assembly of our lander's main structural and fluid components. Next up, integrating avionics, payloads, and engines. Our Riders 2 the Dark mission features two vehicles: our Blue Ghost lander stacked atop our Elytra orbiter. Each is assembled separately before stacking at the launch site, creating a 22-foot-tall spacecraft—more than 3X the height of our Mission 1 lander. Stay tuned for Elytra stacking in the coming weeks!

Watch our Blue Ghost Mission 2 lunar lander come together! This timelapse captures the assembly of our lander's main structural and fluid components. Next up, integrating avionics, payloads, and engines. Our Riders 2 the Dark mission features two vehicles: our Blue Ghost lander stacked atop our Elytra orbiter. Each is assembled separately before stacking at the launch site, creating a 22-foot-tall spacecraft—more than 3X the height of our Mission 1 lander. Stay tuned for Elytra stacking in the coming weeks!

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T-5 days until Blue Ghost says goodbye to Earth! With the accuracy we achieved on our first two burns, we were able to skip the third Earth orbit maneuver. Blue Ghost is already in a good position to perform our trans-lunar injection in just under a week. Our #GhostRiders continue to capture some incredible shots of our home planet along the way. #BGM1

T-5 days until Blue Ghost says goodbye to Earth! With the accuracy we achieved on our first two burns, we were able to skip the third Earth orbit maneuver. Blue Ghost is already in a good position to perform our trans-lunar injection in just under a week. Our #GhostRiders continue to capture some incredible shots of our home planet along the way. #BGM1

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Our Blue Ghost Mission 2 milestones are stacking up... 22 feet to be exact! The team completed structure qualification testing at NASA JPL on our fully stacked Blue Ghost lander and Elytra Dark orbiter model. After a series of vibration and acoustic tests, this milestone helps prove our spacecraft are equipped to withstand the intense environments they’ll experience during launch and in transit to the Moon. Congrats to the team and thanks JPL for the hospitality at y'alls historic test facility. More on the mission here:

Our Blue Ghost Mission 2 milestones are stacking up... 22 feet to be exact! The team completed structure qualification testing at NASA JPL on our fully stacked Blue Ghost lander and Elytra Dark orbiter model. After a series of vibration and acoustic tests, this milestone helps prove our spacecraft are equipped to withstand the intense environments they’ll experience during launch and in transit to the Moon. Congrats to the team and thanks JPL for the hospitality at y'alls historic test facility. More on the mission here:

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We heard y’all... and the wait is almost over. Stay tuned! Northrop Grumman

We heard y’all... and the wait is almost over. Stay tuned! Northrop Grumman

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#GhostRiders checking in from Earth Orbit. Witness Earth eclipsing the Sun from Blue Ghost's top deck - another incredible postcard moment on our trip to the Moon! #BGM1

#GhostRiders checking in from Earth Orbit. Witness Earth eclipsing the Sun from Blue Ghost's top deck - another incredible postcard moment on our trip to the Moon! #BGM1

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TOUCHDOWN! Reaching the Super Bowl is its own moonshot. Good luck to the Seahawks and Patriots - can't wait to see which team sticks the landing in the end zone!

TOUCHDOWN! Reaching the Super Bowl is its own moonshot. Good luck to the Seahawks and Patriots - can't wait to see which team sticks the landing in the end zone!

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Watch Firefly land on the Moon! After identifying surface hazards and selecting a safe landing site, #BlueGhost landed directly over the target in Mare Crisium. A historic moment on March 2 we'll never forget. We have Moon dust on our boots! #BGM1
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Watch Firefly land on the Moon! After identifying surface hazards and selecting a safe landing site, #BlueGhost landed directly over the target in Mare Crisium. A historic moment on March 2 we'll never forget. We have Moon dust on our boots! #BGM1

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What’s hotter than a Texas summer? Our Miranda engine.🔥 We fired our Miranda engine at full power for 226 seconds— that’s almost 4 minutes! This endurance test verifies that the engine can perform beyond the nominal flight duration, meaning this engine is one step closer to being ready for flight. Seven of these Miranda engines will generate the thrust needed to lift our Eclipse rocket off the launch pad and propel it into orbit.
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What’s hotter than a Texas summer? Our Miranda engine.🔥 We fired our Miranda engine at full power for 226 seconds— that’s almost 4 minutes! This endurance test verifies that the engine can perform beyond the nominal flight duration, meaning this engine is one step closer to being ready for flight. Seven of these Miranda engines will generate the thrust needed to lift our Eclipse rocket off the launch pad and propel it into orbit.

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109,968 views • 24 days ago

That feeling you get when you look out the window and realize you’re almost home! T-4 days until we land in the Moon. Blue Ghost will reach her final destination no earlier than 2:34 am CST on March 2. We’ll start the joint livestream with NASA at 1:20 am CST, approximately 75 minutes before we touch down on the surface. Set your alarms here:
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That feeling you get when you look out the window and realize you’re almost home! T-4 days until we land in the Moon. Blue Ghost will reach her final destination no earlier than 2:34 am CST on March 2. We’ll start the joint livestream with NASA at 1:20 am CST, approximately 75 minutes before we touch down on the surface. Set your alarms here:

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1,410,517 views • 1 year ago

The next evolution of Alpha. Block II is the next-generation configuration of our Alpha rocket and the only operational U.S. 1-ton rocket. The striking white exterior isn't just for looks—it enhances thermal protection and is one of several engineering upgrades across the vehicle. ✅ 7-foot length increase ✅ In-house batteries & avionics ✅ Enhanced thermal protection ✅ Stronger carbon composite structures built with automated systems A bold new look. Built with purpose.
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The next evolution of Alpha. Block II is the next-generation configuration of our Alpha rocket and the only operational U.S. 1-ton rocket. The striking white exterior isn't just for looks—it enhances thermal protection and is one of several engineering upgrades across the vehicle. ✅ 7-foot length increase ✅ In-house batteries & avionics ✅ Enhanced thermal protection ✅ Stronger carbon composite structures built with automated systems A bold new look. Built with purpose.

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59,370 views • 23 days ago

Oh wait, that’s literally a rocket! 🚀 Two years ago, as students sang the national anthem, our Alpha rocket lit up the sky in the distance, creating an unforgettable moment. This weekend as we celebrate Independence Day, we’re reminded of 250 years of American innovation, ambition, and unity. Happy 4th of July from all of us at Firefly! Original video created by Matt M on Youtube.
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Oh wait, that’s literally a rocket! 🚀 Two years ago, as students sang the national anthem, our Alpha rocket lit up the sky in the distance, creating an unforgettable moment. This weekend as we celebrate Independence Day, we’re reminded of 250 years of American innovation, ambition, and unity. Happy 4th of July from all of us at Firefly! Original video created by Matt M on Youtube.

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112,554 views • 2 months ago

Our Alpha rocket is going global! Yesterday Firefly and SSC Space celebrated several milestones for Launch Complex 3C at the Esrange Space Centre in Sweden. With key infrastructure and regulatory agreements in place, we’re undergoing final pad construction and taking the next step towards a critical orbital launch capability from mainland Europe. Read more here:
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Our Alpha rocket is going global! Yesterday Firefly and SSC Space celebrated several milestones for Launch Complex 3C at the Esrange Space Centre in Sweden. With key infrastructure and regulatory agreements in place, we’re undergoing final pad construction and taking the next step towards a critical orbital launch capability from mainland Europe. Read more here:

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54,442 views • 2 months ago

Three months ago today, our team of Fireflies made history as the 1st commercial company to successfully land on the Moon! Watch #BlueGhost descend from four different camera angles and relive that incredible moment when we softly touched down on the lunar surface.
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Three months ago today, our team of Fireflies made history as the 1st commercial company to successfully land on the Moon! Watch #BlueGhost descend from four different camera angles and relive that incredible moment when we softly touched down on the lunar surface.

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247,953 views • 1 year ago

"What the heck is Project Blue Ghost?" ICYMI... Our team gives a lesson on orbital mechanics for our trip to the Moon. #BGM1
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"What the heck is Project Blue Ghost?" ICYMI... Our team gives a lesson on orbital mechanics for our trip to the Moon. #BGM1

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234,042 views • 1 year ago

Shortly after landing, #BlueGhost deployed four tethered Lunar Magnetotelluric Sounder (LMS) electrodes to the surface and a 8-foot mast above our top deck. Look closely in the video below! These instruments will allow NASA and the Southwest Research Institute team to study the deep interior of the Moon - up to 2/3rds the distance to the Moon's center - to learn more about the structure and composition of the Moon’s mantle.
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Shortly after landing, #BlueGhost deployed four tethered Lunar Magnetotelluric Sounder (LMS) electrodes to the surface and a 8-foot mast above our top deck. Look closely in the video below! These instruments will allow NASA and the Southwest Research Institute team to study the deep interior of the Moon - up to 2/3rds the distance to the Moon's center - to learn more about the structure and composition of the Moon’s mantle.

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218,384 views • 1 year ago

A year ago, Firefly ignited the lunar economy as the first commercial company to successfully land on the Moon. Congrats to all our Fireflies who made their mark on the lunar surface and thank you NASA for trusting us along the ride!
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A year ago, Firefly ignited the lunar economy as the first commercial company to successfully land on the Moon. Congrats to all our Fireflies who made their mark on the lunar surface and thank you NASA for trusting us along the ride!

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80,317 views • 6 months ago

Introducing Riders 2 The Dark! Blue Ghost Mission 2 is going where no American mission has landed before - the far side of the Moon. What we discover with NASA and our commercial customers will light the way to a sustained presence on the Moon and beyond. We’ll see y’all there!
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Introducing Riders 2 The Dark! Blue Ghost Mission 2 is going where no American mission has landed before - the far side of the Moon. What we discover with NASA and our commercial customers will light the way to a sustained presence on the Moon and beyond. We’ll see y’all there!

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64,420 views • 4 months ago

Look at that view! Catch the recap of last night's Stairway to Seven. Congrats to all our Fireflies on Alpha Flight 7 mission success!
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Look at that view! Catch the recap of last night's Stairway to Seven. Congrats to all our Fireflies on Alpha Flight 7 mission success!

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74,430 views • 5 months ago

I love you to the Moon, but not back - I'm staying there," 💙 Blue Ghost. We captured our first shots of the Moon following a successful Lunar Orbit Insertion. The lander will soon begin to circularize its orbit in preparation for landing on March 2. #BGM1
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I love you to the Moon, but not back - I'm staying there," 💙 Blue Ghost. We captured our first shots of the Moon following a successful Lunar Orbit Insertion. The lander will soon begin to circularize its orbit in preparation for landing on March 2. #BGM1

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197,198 views • 1 year ago

Update on Alpha Flight 7: Following the ground test event in late September, our team identified root cause and implemented corrective actions. As the path forward, we’re using another Alpha first stage from our production line to support the mission, with launch targeted between late Q4 and early Q1, depending on range availability. Read the full statement here:
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Update on Alpha Flight 7: Following the ground test event in late September, our team identified root cause and implemented corrective actions. As the path forward, we’re using another Alpha first stage from our production line to support the mission, with launch targeted between late Q4 and early Q1, depending on range availability. Read the full statement here:

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95,297 views • 9 months ago

Just over 4 days on the Moon's surface and #BlueGhost is checking off several science milestones! 8 out of 10 NASA payloads, including LPV, EDS, NGLR, RAC, RadPC, LuGRE, LISTER, and SCALPSS, have already met their mission objectives with more to come. Lunar PlanetVac for example successfully collected, transferred, and sorted lunar soil from the Moon using pressurized nitrogen gas. Congrats to the Honeybee Robotics, a Blue Origin Company and NASA team! Follow along for more #BGM1 updates:
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Just over 4 days on the Moon's surface and #BlueGhost is checking off several science milestones! 8 out of 10 NASA payloads, including LPV, EDS, NGLR, RAC, RadPC, LuGRE, LISTER, and SCALPSS, have already met their mission objectives with more to come. Lunar PlanetVac for example successfully collected, transferred, and sorted lunar soil from the Moon using pressurized nitrogen gas. Congrats to the Honeybee Robotics, a Blue Origin Company and NASA team! Follow along for more #BGM1 updates:

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137,215 views • 1 year ago

Separation test complete for Blue Ghost Mission 2! This test demonstrated the mechanisms on Elytra that release our Dual Payload Attach Fitting and enable the deployment of European Space Agency’s Lunar Pathfinder satellite into lunar orbit following separation of Blue Ghost. More on our next mission to the Moon here:
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Separation test complete for Blue Ghost Mission 2! This test demonstrated the mechanisms on Elytra that release our Dual Payload Attach Fitting and enable the deployment of European Space Agency’s Lunar Pathfinder satellite into lunar orbit following separation of Blue Ghost. More on our next mission to the Moon here:

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44,953 views • 5 months ago

One step closer on the Stairway to Seven! Following a successful 20 second static fire, the Alpha Flight 7 launch window will open no earlier than February 18. Stay tuned for more on the test flight.
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One step closer on the Stairway to Seven! Following a successful 20 second static fire, the Alpha Flight 7 launch window will open no earlier than February 18. Stay tuned for more on the test flight.

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50,849 views • 6 months ago

Take a manufacturing minute with us as we talk through our automated fiber placement machine that builds the core composite structures for our rockets and spacecraft.
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Take a manufacturing minute with us as we talk through our automated fiber placement machine that builds the core composite structures for our rockets and spacecraft.

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24,871 views • 2 months ago

Alpha is vertical on the pad and getting ready for our static fire ahead of the Stairway to Seven mission! Check out our merch store and pick up a Flight 7 t-shirt and mission patch.
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Alpha is vertical on the pad and getting ready for our static fire ahead of the Stairway to Seven mission! Check out our merch store and pick up a Flight 7 t-shirt and mission patch.

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49,966 views • 7 months ago

Alpha Flight 7's first stage shipped out from our Rocket Ranch in Texas and arrived safely at Vandenberg Space Force Base! Up next, we'll integrate the two stages in preparation for a static fire test ahead of launch in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for more.
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Alpha Flight 7's first stage shipped out from our Rocket Ranch in Texas and arrived safely at Vandenberg Space Force Base! Up next, we'll integrate the two stages in preparation for a static fire test ahead of launch in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for more.

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52,049 views • 7 months ago