Blue Moon Pathfinder Mission 1

Liftoff Time

No Earlier Than 2025

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Mission Details

Blue Moon 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

Rocket

Active
New Glenn

Active Since 2025


Rocket

Height: 98m

Payload to Orbit

LEO: 45,000 kg

GTO: 13,000 kg

Liftoff Thrust

17,150 Kilonewtons

Fairing

Diameter: 7m

Height: 21.9m

Stages

2

Launch Site

LC-36

Cape Canaveral SFS, Florida, USA