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Griffin-1 Lander Nears Final Lunar Tests Ahead of 2026 Launch

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Source: Spaceflight Now
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Astrobotic’s Griffin-1 lunar lander, with a 650 kg payload, is nearing environmental testing at NASA’s JPL in California after final integration in Pittsburgh; its main payload, Astrolab’s FLIP rover, is undergoing tests and will rendezvous at Cape Canaveral for final integration ahead of a late-2026 Falcon Heavy launch, marking a key milestone in Moon Base 2 planning and Peregrine’s legacy as Astrobotic advances with Voyager Technologies’ acquisition.

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  4. Astrobotic unveils Griffin-1 lunar lander for NASA Moon Base mission  Space
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