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In March 2025, Texas-built lunar landers, Blue Ghost by Firefly Aerospace and Athena by Intuitive Machines, made history by reaching the moons surface within days of each other. These missions, funded by NASA, marked the first time US commercial landers operated simultaneously on the moon. Blue Ghost, launched in January, landed near a volcanic basin, while Athena, launched in February, touched down on a plateau by a major crater. Both missions aimed to test gear and gather data for future human trips, with Athena focusing on water ice scouting and Blue Ghost delivering successful science experiments. Looking ahead, NASA plans Artemis two in April, setting the stage for crewed landings by 2028 and long-term lunar bases, ultimately paving the way for Mars missions.

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