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Falcon Heavy | Griffin Mission One
Falcon Heavy is set to launch Falcon Heavy | Griffin Mission One on Mon, Nov 30, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC from Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA.
To Be DeterminedSpaceX
Liftoff inNET Nov 2026
NET Mon, Nov 30, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Falcon HeavyVehicle
SpaceXProvider
Launch Complex 39APad
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USALocation
Lunar ExplorationMission type
Lunar OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Falcon Heavy to Lunar Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 18:20
SimulatedRepresentative Falcon Heavy ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
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.
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Frequently asked
What time does Falcon Heavy | Griffin Mission One launch?
Falcon Heavy | Griffin Mission One is scheduled to lift off Mon, Nov 30, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC — this page shows a live countdown.
Where can I watch Falcon Heavy | Griffin Mission One?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Falcon Heavy | Griffin Mission One?
Falcon Heavy | Griffin Mission One is a SpaceX mission flying on a Falcon Heavy.
Where does Falcon Heavy | Griffin Mission One launch from?
It lifts off from Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA.