PADLaunch Complex 39A
SITEKennedy Space Center, FL, USA →ORBITLunar Orbit
TYPELunar Exploration
PROGRAMCommercial Lunar Payload Services
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.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Falcon 9AGENCY
SpaceXMISSION
Nova-C IM-1
MISSION TYPE
Lunar Exploration
TARGET ORBIT
Lunar Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 39ALAUNCH SITE
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USAPROGRAM
Commercial Lunar Payload Services
COUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 942a1814-c237-41de-9970-d27bb9630f3b
Reported date: Feb 15, 2024 at 06:05 UTC
Last synced: 1 hour ago
SPACEX API
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BOOSTER — B1060 →
#18THIS FLIGHT
20TOTAL FLIGHTS
19/19LANDINGS
144dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
RTLS — Landing Zone 1 SUCCESS
First flight: Jun 30, 2020Previous flight: Sep 24, 2023
LANDER →
Odysseus (IM-1)
Malapert A crater
Intuitive MachinesOPERATOR
MoonBODY
Partial SuccessSTATUS
VEHICLE — Falcon 9 →
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Block 5
FLIGHTS
564
SUCCESSES
563
SUCCESS RATE
99.8%
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.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Nova-C IM-1 launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Nova-C IM-1 is scheduled for Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 6:05 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Nova-C IM-1?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Nova-C IM-1 mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 564 times with a 99.8% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Nova-C IM-1 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA.
What orbit is Nova-C IM-1 going to?
The Nova-C IM-1 mission is targeting Lunar Orbit.
Who is launching Nova-C IM-1?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Nova-C IM-1 is operated by SpaceX. It is part of the Commercial Lunar Payload Services program.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Nova-C IM-1 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 27, 2026 23:09 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 27, 2026 23:09 UTC
Launch date set: Feb 15, 2024 at 06:05 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
Mar 27, 2026 23:09 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
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Last data sync: 1 hour ago
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Launch ID: 942a1814-c237-41de-9970-d27bb9630f3b
●SpaceX API1 hour ago
Booster B1060 — 20 flights
●Open-Meteo Weather1 hour ago
Pad weather at 28.61, -80.6
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