We're heading into a quiet week for rocket launches but some long-delayed missions could finally get the break they need and get into orbit. One of the missions will see Virgin Orbit do an air launch.
There are several launches planned for this week including a Falcon 9 which will be helping a Dragon capsule into orbit so that it can deliver cargo to the International space station.
Firm s Griffin lander to do the honours
Richard Speed Wed 14 Apr 2021 // 20:34 UTC Share
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Astrobotic has provided an explanation for another of SpaceX boss Elon Musk s tweets with news that its Griffin lander lander will be riding a Falcon Heavy to the Moon in 2023.
Musk last week sent fanbois into frothing excitement with an announcement that a trip to the Moon was on the cards.
… going to moon very soon Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 10, 2021
With Musk s Starship exploding on a regular basis (and we applaud the genius that put together this SpaceX and Pixar mash-up), SpaceX s silver behemoth seems unlikely to be troubling lunar orbit in the immediate future.