Hakuto-R M1 & Lunar Flashlight
Falcon 9 Block 5
SpaceX
Rocket Launch Video
Trajectory
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Mission
Hakuto-R M1 & Lunar Flashlight
- Type: Lunar Exploration
- Orbit: Lunar Orbit
- Launch Cost: $52,000,000
First mission of the Hakuto-R commercial lunar lander developed by private Japanese company ispace.
Rideshare includes Lunar Flashlight, NASA's cubesat that will search for water ice at the Moon’s South Pole.
Location
Space Launch Complex 40
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
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Space Launch Complex 40 has witnessed the launch of 363 rockets, including 363 orbital launch attempts. While Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA, has been the site for 1086 rocket launches.
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) is an installation of the United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 45, located on Cape Canaveral in Brevard County, Florida.
Rocket
SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5
Falcon 9 is a two-stage rocket designed and manufactured by SpaceX for the reliable and safe transport of satellites and the Dragon spacecraft into orbit. The Block 5 variant is the fifth major interval aimed at improving upon the ability for rapid reusability.
Landing
Core B1073
B1073 has successfully landed back at the launch site after its fifth flight. Booster B1073 last launched 01/30/2025 and has seen 20 successful launches and landings. Notable missions include SES-22, Hakuto-R and CRS-27. Expended during the SPAINSAT-NG I launch.
A sonic boom is likely to occur a few minutes after launch as the booster returns to the launch site. Be prepared for a loud but thrilling experience! Learn more about rocket launch sonic booms
Landing Zone 2 - LZ-2
LZ-2 Pad located at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at the previous LC-13. Directly next to LZ-1
Return to Launch Site - RTLS
A return to launch site usually means that after stage separation the booster flips and does a burn back towards the launch site, landing near where it initially launched from.
Agency
SpaceX
Space Exploration Technologies Corp., known as SpaceX, is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company headquartered in Hawthorne, California. It was founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX operates from many pads, on the East Coast of the US they operate from SLC-40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and historic LC-39A at Kennedy Space Center. They also operate from SLC-4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, usually for polar launches. Another launch site is being developed at Boca Chica, Texas.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Falcon 9 launch scheduled?
The SpaceX Falcon 9 launch carrying the Hakuto-R M1 & Lunar Flashlight mission was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the Falcon 9 launch video?
You can watch the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch video on this page. The official video includes full mission coverage with multiple camera angles, onboard views, and expert commentary covering pre-launch procedures, liftoff, stage separation, and payload deployment.
Where did the Falcon 9 launch from?
The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA. Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) is an installation of the United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 45, located on Cape Canaveral in Brevard County, Florida.
What rocket was used for the Hakuto-R M1 & Lunar Flashlight mission?
The Hakuto-R M1 & Lunar Flashlight mission launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. Falcon 9 is a two-stage rocket designed and manufactured by SpaceX for the reliable and safe transport of satellites and the Dragon spacecraft into orbit. The Block 5 variant is the fifth major interval aimed at improving upon the ability for rapid reusability. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
Did the Falcon 9 booster attempt a landing?
Yes, the Falcon 9 first stage booster attempted a Return to Launch Site at a designated landing zone. Booster recovery allows SpaceX to reuse rocket components, significantly reducing launch costs. Learn more about the landing details.
What weather conditions could have delayed this launch?
The Falcon 9 launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the launch is delayed?
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