The private US spacecraft departed Earth's orbit on February 8 and embarked on a journey towards the moon. After successfully entering the lunar orbit on February 13, the lander spent approximately 16 days orbiting the moon and capturing stunning imagery of its various features.
One of the highlights of the imagery shared by the spacecraft, named Blue Ghost, was the close-up footage of the moon's far side. This area, not visible from Earth, was captured from a distance of about 100 kilometers (62.1 miles) above the lunar surface. Additionally, Blue Ghost provided breathtaking imagery of a region located at the lunar south pole.
Joseph Marlin, the deputy chief engineer for Blue Ghost, expressed his excitement upon witnessing the real-life footage of the moon's craters and boulders from the spacecraft. He emphasized how inspiring it was to see the results of their hard work and dedication to the mission.
The engineers working on the Blue Ghost project are eagerly anticipating the data that will be collected upon landing. Marlin mentioned their enthusiasm for the upcoming imagery that they hope to acquire post-landing, indicating the team's commitment to achieving their mission objectives.
