Core Insights - Firefly Aerospace announced a $10 million contract addendum under NASA's CLPS initiative for additional data from the Blue Ghost Mission 1, which successfully landed on the Moon [2] - The Blue Ghost mission collected nearly 120 gigabytes of data during its operations, including unique observations of lunar phenomena [3][4] Data Collection and Analysis - The data buy includes high-definition images of a solar eclipse and sunset, which may provide insights into lunar dust levitation and horizon glow [3] - Communications data, propulsion data from Spectre thrusters, and lander performance data were also part of the acquisition [4] - The mission recorded extreme temperature variations, with peaks at 230°F and drops to -275°F during a solar eclipse [5] Innovative Solutions and Mission Success - Firefly's team developed creative solutions to manage extreme temperatures, such as using the antenna as a sunshade [6] - The mission objectives were successfully completed, gathering critical data on lunar terrain effects, including sunlight reflections and lunar dust impact on performance [7] Importance of Data for Future Missions - The collected data is deemed critical for building a sustainable human presence on the Moon, improving thermal models, and preparing infrastructure for lunar conditions [8]