SpaceX Falcon Heavy Launch of Private Griffin Moon Lander Delayed to 2026

SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch of private Griffin moon lander delayed to 2026

SpaceX's next mission to the moon, and the next launch of its triple-booster Falcon Heavy rocket, has slipped to no earlier than July 2026.

Astrobotic delays Griffin-1 Moon mission to NET July 2026

Astrobotic staff examine a propulsion tank sitting in front of Griffin-1’s structure. Image: Astrobotic Astrobotic is now eyeing the summer of 2026 for the launch of its second mission with the goal of landing on the surface of the Moon. On Friday, the company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, said it was targeting a launch window in July 2026 for the flight of its medium-sized class Griffin lander, notably larger compared to the Peregrine land…

Astrobotic delays Griffin mission to mid-2026, citing supply chain issues

Astrobotic Technology delayed its second mission to the moon until at least July 2026, citing supply chain issues that pushed the launch to the next weather...

SpaceX Falcon Heavy Launch of Private Griffin Moon Lander Pushed to 2026 Amid Testing Phase

SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy launch carrying Astrobotic’s Griffin-1 lunar lander has been delayed to July 2026 due to ongoing testing. The mission, part of NASA’s CLPS program, will deliver multiple rovers and cultural payloads to the Moon, marking a key milestone for private lunar exploration.

SpaceX Falcon Heavy To Launch Private Moon Lander On Ambitious 2026 Mission

The Falcon Heavy is once again set to make headlines, as SpaceX prepares to deliver a private lunar lander to the Moon by mid-2026. The mission, led by Astrobotic, marks a new chapter in commercial lunar exploration. While the timeline has shifted from its original 2025 goal, the vision behind the Griffin Mission One remains ambitious — to carry NASA’s VIPER rover to the lunar south pole in search of water ice. The project combines private innov…