Falcon 9 Block 5 — mission imagery
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Nova-C IM-3

Falcon 9 Block 5SpaceXUnknown Pad
Q1 2027 · Date and time TBD
Calendar available when time is confirmed

NextGo for Prop LoadT-35:00

Time to launch

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Q1 2027Exact time confirmed closer to launch
Launch Window Confidence
46% — Uncertain

Mission Brief

This is the third mission to the Moon for Intuitive Machines with its Nova-C lunar lander. It is to deliver 130 kg of payloads to the lunar surface. This mission also includes a rideshare possibility due to available excess capacity on the launch vehicle.

PayloadNova-C IM-3
OrbitLunar Orbit
CustomerSpaceX
Stages2
PadUnknown Pad, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

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Go for Prop Load

Launch director gives the go to begin fueling

T-35:00
11:25 PM UTC
  • Go for Prop LoadT-35:00
  • RP-1 Loading BeginsT-35:00
  • Stage 1 LOX Loading BeginsT-35:00

Ground vector

Launch site

Site locked

Unknown Pad

Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Global range
SITE LOCK
Latitude
28.458°N
Longitude
80.528°W

Range Weather

Launch commit criteria

Clear
Watch
TrackingNo active constraints
Weather Rules

Tracking no weather issues at this time.

Primary concern
No weather issues
Rule count
0
Temperature
Not reported
Surface wind
Not reported
Window

12:00 AM UTC - 12:00 AM UTC

Vehicle

Falcon 9 Block 5

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Height70 m
LEO Payload22,800 kg
Launches849
Successes705

Provider

USA • Founded 2002

Schedule History

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Mar 3112:00 AM

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