NASA begins moon mission plume-surface interaction tests
Phys.org • 10/15/2025 – 12/14/2025
Summary
NASA researchers conducted tests in March using a new camera system to analyze the interaction between the engine plumes of Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost Mission-1 lander and the lunar surface, according to Phys.org. The study aims to better understand plume-surface interactions during lunar landings.
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