NEXT SPACEFLIGHT

Status

Pathfinder Mission 1

Launch Time
NET March, 2025
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Rocket

New Glenn
Image Credit: Blue Origin
Blue Origin
Status: Planned
Liftoff Thrust: 17,150 kN
Payload to LEO: 45,000 kg
Payload to GTO: 13,000 kg
Stages: 2
Strap-ons: 0
Rocket Height: 98.0 m
Fairing Diameter: 7.0 m
Fairing Height: 21.9 m

Mission Details

Pathfinder Mission 1

Pathfinder Mission 1 or MK1-SN001 is the first of two test missions to validate the technologies needed for its HLS lunar module, some of the life support hardware will travel on this mission in preparation for the first manned flight. MK1-SN001 proves out critical systems, including the BE-7 engine, cryogenic fluid power and propulsions systems, avionics, continuous downlink communications, and precision landing.

Lunar orbit

Location

LC-36, Cape Canaveral SFS, Florida, USA