SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 Nova-C IM-3
Falcon 9 Block 5
Status
TBD
Date
31 MAR 2027
00:00
Mission Overview
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.
Rocket
Falcon 9 Block 5
Mission Type
Lunar Exploration
Orbit
Lunar Orbit
Stages
2
Livestream
Not availableRocket 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