SpaceX to launch 2 lunar landers in new mission to moon

SpaceX rocket carries 2 moon landers into space
Firefly's "Blue Moon" and ispace's "Resilience" are the latest in an ongoing push to gain private-sector experience exploring the moon.
Two lunar landers are about to launch to the moon aboard a SpaceX rocket
Two robotic landers are set to begin their journeys to the moon Wednesday morning, when they launch aboard a SpaceX rocket from NASA's Kennedy Space Center.
Two private lunar landers head toward the moon in a roundabout journey
SpaceX has launched a pair of lunar landers for U.S. and Japanese companies looking to jumpstart business up there.
Blue Ghost, a Private U.S. Lunar Lander, Launches to the Moon
An illustration of a private U.S. lander on the surface of the moon built by Texas-based company Firefly Aerospace. The company’s Blue Ghost lander is carrying a suite of scientific instruments to the moon, including an experiment to detect and use GPS satellite signals on the lunar surface.
SpaceX launches 2 private lunar landers to the moon (photos)
The two lunar landers — Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost and Resilience, built by the Japanese company ispace — lifted off aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket early this morning (Jan. 15) from NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) here on Florida's Space Coast.
Two Private Moon Landers Are Launching at Once: What to Know
Robotic vehicles from Firefly Aerospace of Texas and Ispace of Japan will part ways early Wednesday after launching from the same SpaceX rocket. Both are aiming for the lunar surface.
Lunar landers seek to bring tech and art to the moon
The new lunar space race continues into 2025 with Texas-based Firefly Aerospace and Tokyo-based Ispace sending separate vehicles off to the moon. CNN’s Ashley Strickland explains the new beginnings and second chances that are tied to each mission.
Private US, Japanese lunar landers launch on single rocket
One rocket, two missions: lunar landers built by US and Japanese companies launched their "rideshare" to the Moon on Wednesday, showcasing the private sector's growing role in space exploration."Each milestone we complete will provide valuable data for future missions and ultimately keep the United States and our international partners at the forefront of space exploration,
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