Firefly's Blue Ghost watched the Sun setting on the Moon's horizon before powering down.
After 45 days, Firefly Aerospace's lander is preparing for its big moment, and you can watch it live right here.
The maneuver brings Firefly's lunar lander one step closer to its planned March 2 landing.
Blue Ghost fired its engines to escape Earth's gravitational tug and begin its journey to the Moon.
The Blue Ghost lander had an exciting start to its mission, bidding farewell to its home planet in style.
