SpaceXFalcon 9 Block 5Unknown Pad, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Nova-C IM-4 & 2 Lunar Data Relay Satellites
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Summary
Nova-C IM-4 & 2 Lunar Data Relay Satellites is expected to launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 from Unknown Pad, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA in the second half of 2027. It is SpaceX's 840th launch, 58th this year and humanity's 7,670th orbital launch attempt. It is planned as the 712th Falcon 9 Block 5 flight and the 31st this year. The payload is bound for Lunar Orbit (LO).
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- No webcast announced yet.
- Vehicle
- Falcon 9 Block 5 · SpaceX
- Booster
- No booster details available.
- Mission
- Lunar Exploration · Lunar Orbit (LO)for IM
- Milestone
- Planned as the 712th Falcon 9 Block 5 flight · 31st this yearSpaceX's 840th launch58th this yearhumanity's 7,670th orbital launch attempt139th orbital launch attempt this year
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About this launch
This is the fourth mission to the Moon for Intuitive Machines with its Nova-C lunar lander. This mission also carries two lunar data relay satellites.
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Pad
Unknown Pad, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Planned as the 49th launch from Unknown Pad, 32nd this year · 1,221st from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
0 launches from this pad · 1,131 from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
31 days after the previous launch from this pad
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Questions
When does Nova-C IM-4 & 2 Lunar Data Relay Satellites launch?
Nova-C IM-4 & 2 Lunar Data Relay Satellites is scheduled in the second half of 2027.
Where can I watch Nova-C IM-4 & 2 Lunar Data Relay Satellites live?
No webcast has been announced yet.
What rocket is launching Nova-C IM-4 & 2 Lunar Data Relay Satellites?
Falcon 9 Block 5, flown by SpaceX. Falcon 9 Block 5 spec sheet
Where is Nova-C IM-4 & 2 Lunar Data Relay Satellites launching from?
Unknown Pad, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Nova-C IM-4 & 2 Lunar Data Relay Satellites going to?
Lunar Orbit (LO), a lunar exploration mission.