Moon
Nova-C IM-4 & 2 Lunar Data Relay Satellites
Intuitive Machines' fourth Nova-C lunar mission, carrying a lander plus two lunar data relay satellites for surface communications.
NASA's current schedule places IM-4 and its two relay satellites in 2028, with the mission still subject to commercial launch and integration changes.
View in 3D map ↗Official mission site ↗The mission
Nova-C IM-4 & 2 Lunar Data Relay Satellites is Intuitive Machines' fourth lunar mission with a Nova-C lander and two relay spacecraft. The mission is intended to extend commercial lunar transport while supporting communications for future lunar surface operations.
The launch
- Launch
- 2028
- Launch location
- Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
- Launch vehicle
- Falcon 9 Block 5
- Orbit
- Lunar orbit
Mission timeline
Follow the mission through its available trajectory data in the full 3D solar-system map.
- Now
CLPS timeline target
2028 · Moon
NASA's CLPS timeline graphic currently places IM-4 and its relay satellites in 2028.
Open milestone source ↗Objectives
- 01
Deliver a Nova-C lander and two lunar data relay satellites to support lunar operations.
- 02
Expand commercial communications infrastructure around the Moon.
- 03
Advance Intuitive Machines' lunar transport architecture for future missions.
Spacecraft
Nova-C IM-4 & 2 Lunar Data Relay Satellites
A lunar payload mission combining a Nova-C lander with two data relay satellites.
- Manufacturer
- Intuitive Machines
Gallery
One image from Nova-C IM-4 & 2 Lunar Data Relay Satellites.
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