Lunar Lander

Nova-C IM-3

Nova-C IM-3 is currently about 384,585 kilometres from Earth, or 0.003 astronomical units, which puts a one-way radio signal 1 seconds out. It is 1.008 astronomical units from the Sun.

Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander
Intuitive Machines, Public domain (NASA). Source.

Nova-C IM-3 is Intuitive Machines’ third lunar landing mission. The Nova-C lander will deliver 130 kg of scientific and technological payloads to the surface of the Moon.

Planned for launch in 2026 to deliver payloads to the lunar surface.

Right now

Distance from Earth
384,585 km (0.003 AU)
Distance from the Sun
150,772,263 km (1.008 AU)
One-way signal time
1 seconds

The mission

Status
Planned
Operator
Intuitive Machines
Operating
Moon
Nova-C IM-3 on the live map, in its real position. Drag to look around, or open the full map.

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