Griffin Mission One launch time, date and countdown
TBD Jan 6, 2027 (time TBD)
Launch day: Jan 6, 2027 (UTC). The launch time has not been set yet.
Launch details
- Date (UTC)
- (time TBD)
- Status
- TBD To Be Determined
- Provider
- SpaceX (Commercial)
- Rocket
- Falcon Heavy
- Mission
- Griffin Mission One
- Mission type
- Lunar Exploration
- Orbit
- Lunar Orbit
- Pad
- Launch Complex 39A
- Location
- Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA
- Country code
- USA
Times can change. Central time is America/Chicago (CST/CDT). Source: Launch Library 2.
About this launch
Griffin Mission One is a launch of the Falcon Heavy rocket operated by SpaceX. It is targeted for January 6, 2027 (UTC date); the exact launch time has not been set yet. The launch site is Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA. The target orbit is Lunar Orbit. Mission type: Lunar Exploration. Launch Library 2 lists the current status as “To Be Determined”.
Mission description
Demonstration flight of the Astrobotic Griffin lander and its engines, initially contracted for the NASA VIPER (Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover) mission. The vacated payload spot will now host the FLIP (FLEX Lunar Innovation Platform) lunar rover from Astrolab.
How to watch
When Launch Library 2 lists an official YouTube webcast, T-ZERO embeds it here (click play to load the YouTube player). We do not host video ourselves; the stream stays on YouTube. Launch times often move, so reload this page for the latest schedule. External links below if the player fails.
No per-launch YouTube stream is listed yet. Try the provider’s channel, which often carries the webcast when it starts:
- SpaceX on YouTube channel page — may not be this launch
Sonic boom possible: the booster is scheduled to land on land at a landing zone, so people nearby may hear a sonic boom a few minutes after liftoff. Sonic booms explained.
What to expect from Griffin Mission One
Griffin Mission One is planned for a Falcon Heavy, flown by SpaceX from Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA.
Lunar missions are planned around where the Moon is on its orbit, which narrows the choice of launch days.
Launch Library 2 lists the target orbit as Lunar Orbit.
Rocket and provider in our data
T-ZERO currently lists 3 launches of the Falcon Heavy: 1 completed (successful); 2 upcoming. Across all rockets, SpaceX appears on 54 of the 149 launches in our data (36%), using 3 rocket configurations. Launch Complex 39A is listed for 2 other launches in our data. T-ZERO keeps roughly the last two months of launches plus everything scheduled ahead, so these figures describe recent activity and are not an all-time record.
Timing
Only the launch day (UTC) is set so far. Providers normally announce the exact time closer to launch, and the day itself can still move. The status “TBD” means the launch date has not been determined.
Watching
Florida's Space Coast has public viewing areas. Access rules, safety notes and spots are in our Florida's Space Coast viewing guide. Launch Library 2 lists 1 official webcast link for this launch; it opens on the provider’s own channel.
Where to watch this launch in person
Public viewing: Yes Florida's Space Coast. Several public beaches, parks and ticketed venues offer views of the launch pads.
Crowd estimate for this launch: High heavy-lift or new vehicle (+3); lunar or planetary mission (+1). An estimate from launch type and time, not a measurement.
Nearest viewing spots we have checked:
- Playalinda Beach (Canaveral National Seashore) (about 3.4 mi (5.5 km) to LC-39A (Falcon 9 / Heavy, Starship))
- Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex (about 7.5 mi (12.1 km) to LC-39A (Falcon 9 / Heavy, Starship))
- Space View Park (Titusville) (about 12.3 mi (19.7 km) to LC-39A (Falcon 9 / Heavy, Starship))
Access rules, all viewing spots, closure links and tips for Florida's Space Coast
Frequently asked questions about Griffin Mission One
What is the launch date for Griffin Mission One?
It is targeted for January 6, 2027 (UTC date); the launch time has not been set yet.
Where is the Griffin Mission One launch site?
Launch Library 2 lists Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA. That is part of Florida's Space Coast; T-ZERO has a viewing guide for it at /where-to-watch/cape-canaveral/.
What rocket is used for Griffin Mission One?
Falcon Heavy from SpaceX. In T-ZERO’s data the Falcon Heavy has 3 launches: 1 completed and 2 upcoming.
Where can I watch the Griffin Mission One launch live?
Launch Library 2 lists 1 official webcast link for this launch, which opens on the provider’s own channel. When a YouTube link is listed, this page can embed the official player; otherwise use the external webcast links. T-ZERO does not host the video file itself.
Which orbit is Griffin Mission One headed to?
Launch Library 2 lists the target orbit as Lunar Orbit.
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