New Glenn | Blue Moon Pathfinder Mission 2 & VIPER

New Glenn | Blue Moon Pathfinder Mission 2 & VIPER

2nd of the National Team’s Blue Moon MK1 lunar lander test missions to validate the necessary technologies for its HLS lunar module. Some of the life support hardware will travel on this mission in preparation for the first crew Blue Moon flight. This mission will also carry NASA’s VIPER (Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover) lunar rover. VIPER is designed to explore the relatively nearby but extreme environment of the Moon in search of ice and other potential resources. This mobile

Event dateDecember 31, 2027
Window OpensDec 31, 2027, 24:00 UTC
Window ClosesDec 31, 2027, 24:00 UTC
StatusTo Be Determined
Last Source UpdateDec 17, 2025, 22:04 UTC
Typelaunch
MissionBlue Moon Pathfinder Mission 2 & VIPER
ProviderBlue Origin
VehicleNew Glenn
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
LocationCape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch SiteLaunch Complex 36A
When is New Glenn | Blue Moon Pathfinder Mission 2 & VIPER?

New Glenn | Blue Moon Pathfinder Mission 2 & VIPER is scheduled for December 31, 2027.

What type of space event is New Glenn | Blue Moon Pathfinder Mission 2 & VIPER?

New Glenn | Blue Moon Pathfinder Mission 2 & VIPER is listed as a launch.

Where is New Glenn | Blue Moon Pathfinder Mission 2 & VIPER taking place?

New Glenn | Blue Moon Pathfinder Mission 2 & VIPER is associated with Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.

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