Lunar Lander

Nova-C IM-3

Nova-C IM-3 is currently about 384,898 kilometres from Earth, or 0.003 astronomical units, which puts a one-way radio signal 1 seconds out. It is 1.001 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
384,898 km (0.003 AU)
Distance from the Sun
149,731,761 km (1.001 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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