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Griffin-1 lunar lander finishes environmental testing at NASA JPL

The 2,789-pound lander is to carry more than 1,100 pounds of cargo to Nobile Crater near the lunar South Pole.

Agency release dated 2026-10-13

What the record says

• NASA says Voyager Technologies’ Griffin-1 completed environmental tests at JPL ahead of a launch to the Moon later this year on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy.
• Under NASA’s CLPS initiative, it is to deliver more than 1,100 pounds (455 kg) of cargo to Nobile Crater near the lunar South Pole.
• It will carry 10 science and technology demonstrations from six countries.
• Testing began in July and included mass-properties spins, electromagnetic compatibility checks, shaker-table vibration and acoustic blasts up to 153 decibels.

Source: NASA — NASA JPL Testing Readies Voyager Technologies Lander for Moon Mission. Notice Nearby summarized this release; it adds no claims beyond the agency record.