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Blue Ghost Lunar Lander scheduled to launch on January 15th

It’ll take 10 NASA instruments to the Mare Crisium region.

By Quentyn Kennemer, a writer who helps The Verge's readers save money by surfacing the best tech deals and presenting the latest product recommendations from our experts. A lander hasn’t successfully reached the surface of the Moon’s cratered Mare Crisium region since the Soviet Luna 24 probe landed there to collect samples in August 1976. It’ll collect data for various applications, from improving landing and takeoff procedures to learning about the Moon’s resources and its history.

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