Nova-C IM-1
Launch Success
Liftoff Time (GMT)
06:05:37
Thursday February 15, 2024
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For the first time since Apollo 17 in 1972, LC-39A returns to supporting Lunar missions
Nova-C IM-1
First of at least 3 robotic lunar landing missions by Intuitive Machines as part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) Program. The Nova-C lunar lander, named "Odysseus", will fly 6 payloads for NASA and several others for commercial companies to near the Malapert A crater near the Moon's south pole.
Trans Lunar Injection
1 Payload
1,931 kilograms
Rocket
Agency
SpaceXPrice
$69.75 million
Rocket
Diameter: 3.7m
Height: 70m
Payload to Orbit
LEO: 22,800 kg
GTO: 8,300 kg
Liftoff Thrust
7,607 Kilonewtons
Fairing
Diameter: 5.2m
Height: 13m
Stages
2
Landing Zone 1
Launch Site
Stats
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30th
Orbital launch attempt