U.S. Unmanned Vessel Succeeds in Landing on the Moon
Overview. Blue Ghost, an unmanned lunar module of the U.S. company Firefly Aerospace, successfully landed on the Moon on March 2, 2025, as part of NASA's commercial lunar transportation service, carrying scientific instruments to collect data and conduct experiments on the lunar surface. Major Reactions in Japan Expectations for technological innovation: The successful landing on the Moon by a private company has opened up new possibilities for space exploration and raised expectations for technological innovation in Japan. Increased competitive awareness : In the Japanese space industry, the need for the private sector to strengthen its competitiveness and contribute to international space exploration has been discussed. Education and Awareness : Through this success, educational efforts to increase young people's interest in space science and technology are attracting attention. Examples of Japanese private sector initiatives ispace : Developing a lander for luna...