Falcon Heavy | Griffin Mission One

Falcon Heavy | Griffin Mission One

Demonstration flight of the Astrobotic Griffin lander and its engines, initially contracted for the cancelled 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.

Event dateDecember 31, 2026
Window OpensDec 31, 2026, 24:00 UTC
Window ClosesDec 31, 2026, 24:00 UTC
StatusTo Be Determined
Last Source UpdateApr 6, 2026, 13:00 UTC
Typelaunch
MissionGriffin Mission One
ProviderSpaceX
VehicleFalcon Heavy
OrbitLunar Orbit
LocationKennedy Space Center, FL, USA
Launch SiteLaunch Complex 39A
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What type of space event is Falcon Heavy | Griffin Mission One?

Falcon Heavy | Griffin Mission One is listed as a launch.

Where is Falcon Heavy | Griffin Mission One taking place?

Falcon Heavy | Griffin Mission One is associated with Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA.