Falcon 9 · AYAP-1
Exact time not announced yet · SLC-40, CCSFS
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Where to watch this one
| SPOT | VIEW | LOOK | PEAK HEIGHT | TO PAD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetty Park | Time TBD | east-northeast | 46° | 11 mi |
| Space View Park | Time TBD | east | 35° | 14 mi |
| Playalinda Beach | Time TBD | east-southeast | 45° | 7 mi |
| Cocoa Beach Pier | Time TBD | east-northeast | 44° | 14 mi |
| Melbourne Beach | Time TBD | northeast | 37° | 34 mi |
Estimates use a typical ascent profile and the time of day, not the official trajectory. Clouds, haze and trees will change what you see.
The mission
AYAP-1 is the first Turkish lunar exploration spacecraft mission. The AYAP-1 spacecraft will operate for at least 3 months (possibly extended to 6) in a 100-km circular lunar orbit above the lunar surface before concluding its mission with a controlled crash landing. It will test the 1st Turkish spacecraft hybrid propulsion system and ollect data about the Moon's water, magnetic activity and radiation.
Launch provider: SpaceX
Status from Launch Library 2, provider update 5 days ago; our copy refreshed 2 hr ago.