Falcon 9 Block 5 | Nova-C IM-1
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.
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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Mission Profile
Nova-C IM-1 was a Falcon 9 Block 5 mission operated by SpaceX that lifted off from Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA on February 15, 2024. The flight carried its payload on a lunar exploration mission to Lunar Orbit. The first stage, booster B1060, made its 18th flight, returning to service just 144 days after its previous mission. It was flown as part of the Commercial Lunar Payload Services program. The launch was a success.