On January 18, the team at Firefly carried out Blue Ghost’s first engine burn, firing up the lander’s thrusters and main engines in space for the first time. The engine burn brought the spacecraft closer to Earth in preparation for its upcoming maneuvers.

A private U.S. spacecraft has captured stunning images of Earth one week into its flight CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A private U.S. spacecraft bound for the moon has captured stunning images of Earth one week into its flight.