A man from St. Charles named Benjamin Tackett is working on a mission to the moon. He is helping Firefly Aerospace with their Blue Ghost mission. The mission started on January 15 and is set to land on the moon on March 2. The mission will collect data on the moon's surface and deliver NASA's instruments. Benjamin Tackett leads the mission operations to make sure everything goes smoothly. The team will monitor the mission from Texas. The mission will be the longest of its kind and will capture images of the moon and Earth. They hope to learn more about the moon's physical characteristics. Benjamin Tackett was inspired to work on missions to space from a young age. It's an exciting time to work in aerospace, with more opportunities available now than ever before. Benjamin Tackett encourages young people to try different things to find what they love. The mission to the moon will be live-streamed, and more missions are planned for the future. Benjamin Tackett's journey from attending school in St. Charles to becoming a rocket scientist is inspiring. He credits his teachers for nurturing his love for science. He encourages young people to pursue their passions and explore opportunities in aerospace.