Space HubFalcon 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.
Falcon Heavy | Griffin Mission One
Falcon Heavy • Lunar Orbit
"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."
Quick answer
Falcon Heavy | Griffin Mission One is an upcoming launch on Falcon Heavy from Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA, scheduled for 31 December 2026. Launch dates are indicative and can change.
Falcon Heavy | Griffin Mission One: key facts
| Status | Upcoming |
|---|---|
| Scheduled date | 31 December 2026 |
| Launch vehicle | Falcon Heavy |
| Launch site | Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA |
| Target orbit | Lunar Orbit |
| Organisation | SpaceX |
Frequently asked questions
What is 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 Explorat...
When is Falcon Heavy | Griffin Mission One scheduled to launch?
Falcon Heavy | Griffin Mission One is listed for 31 December 2026; dates can change.
Which rocket is used for Falcon Heavy | Griffin Mission One?
Falcon Heavy | Griffin Mission One uses Falcon Heavy.
Where does Falcon Heavy | Griffin Mission One launch from?
The listed launch site is Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA.
What orbit is Falcon Heavy | Griffin Mission One headed for?
The target orbit is listed as Lunar Orbit.