The competition between Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin is accelerating as both companies ramp up lunar ambitions amid growing U.S.-China space rivalry.

Firefly Aerospace, the Texas-based startup, has shared video footage of its Blue Ghost lander’s successful soft-landing on the moon, making it only the second private-sector company to achieve this feat.

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander has captured a breathtaking shot of sunrise on the moon, marking the start of its workday after a successful lunar touchdown.