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Launch details
| Provider | SpaceX |
|---|---|
| Rocket | Falcon Heavy |
| Mission | Griffin Mission One |
| Mission type | Lunar Exploration |
| Orbit | Lunar Orbit |
| Launch pad | Launch Complex 39A |
| Location | Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA |
| Launch time (UTC) | Dec 31, 2026 00:00 UTC |
| Window | Dec 31, 2026 00:00 UTC – Dec 31, 2026 00:00 UTC |
| Status | To Be Determined |
Mission overview
Demonstration flight of the Astrobotic Griffin lander and its engines, initially contracted for the NASA VIPER (Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover) mission. The vacated payload spot will now host the FLIP (FLEX Lunar Innovation Platform) lunar rover from Astrolab.
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