SpaceX
Falcon Heavy | Griffin Mission One
Rocket
Falcon Heavy
Location
Launch Complex 39A
Launch Time
Monday, November 30, 2026 at 12:00 AM GMT+0
Orbit
Lunar Orbit
Countdown to Launch
Mission Details
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.
Launch Viewing Conditions
Weather Conditions
Launch Viewing Score
9.3/10
Excellent
Temp
78°F
Clouds
7%
Wind
6 mph
Visibility
44 km
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