// ORBITAL LOGISTICS AND PROPULSION TERM
Lunar
Relating to the Moon. This term is often used in the context of space missions or scientific studies of Earth's natural satellite.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
Lunar refers to anything pertaining to Earth's natural satellite, the Moon, encompassing its geology, orbit, missions (e.g., Apollo), and potential future human settlements.
BACKGROUND
Firefly Aerospace Blue Ghost, or simply Blue Ghost, is a class of lunar landers designed and manufactured by the American company Firefly Aerospace. Firefly builds and operates Blue Ghost landers to deliver small payloads to the surface of the Moon. The first Blue Ghost mission was launched in January, 2025. It successfully landed on the Moon on March 2, 2025. The landers are named after the firefly species Phausis reticulata, known as blue ghosts.
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- Selenic
- moon-related
- cislunar
USAGE NOTE
Lunar missions are focused on understanding the Moon's origin and utilizing its resources for future space exploration.