SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 Nova-C IM-1
Falcon 9 Block 5
Status
Success
Date
15 FEB 2024
06:05
Mission Overview
This is the first flight of Nova-C lander which was developed by Intuitive Machines. This mission is a part of CLPS program and carries various NASA payloads in support of Artemis lunar program, as well as multiple commercial payloads.
Rocket
Falcon 9 Block 5
Mission Type
Lunar Exploration
Orbit
Lunar Orbit
Stages
2
Livestream
Rocket Details
Falcon 9 is a two-stage rocket designed and manufactured by SpaceX for the reliable and safe transport of satellites and the Dragon spacecraft into orbit. The Block 5 variant is the fifth major interval aimed at improving upon the ability for rapid reusability.
Height
70 m
Diameter
3.65 m
Launch Mass
549 T
Thrust
7,607 kN