Send Your Name to the Moon! Falcon Heavy to Launch LunEx-1 aboard Griffin Lunar Lander

Space enthusiasts are invited to join the Launch Pad Network (TLP) mission to the moon by sending their names, photos, or even video messages aboard LunEx-1, TLP’s first-ever mission to space. The mission will be carried aboard Astrobotic’s Griffin Mission 1 (GM1) lunar lander, set to launch atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy later this year.

How to Join the Mission

For those eager to participate, submissions can be made at https://tlpnetwork.com/lunex1 before the February 21, 2025 deadline.

🚀 Submit your name for free, which will be saved onto a special memory card that will be loaded onto and carried aboard the Astrobotic Griffin Lunar Lander.

📸 Upgrade your payload:

• For $5, you can include a photo of your choice.

• For $15, you can submit a video message to be stored on the lunar surface indefinitely.

Every participant will receive a LunEx-1 boarding pass with their personalized “LunEx-1 Passenger #” closer to launch. Additionally, limited edition TLP LunEx-1 Mission Gear is available for purchase to commemorate this historic journey.

The Lunar Lander: Griffin Mission 1

The Griffin Lunar Lander, developed by Astrobotic, is a medium-class lander designed to deliver large payloads and rovers to the Moon’s surface. Originally intended to transport NASA’s VIPER rover, the lander will now carry Astrolab’s FLEX Lunar Innovation Platform (FLIP) to demonstrate crucial technologies for future lunar mobility.

Equipped with autonomous navigation and sensor systems, the Griffin lander is capable of pinpoint landings in hazardous terrain, making it an ideal vehicle for delivering valuable payloads to the Moon’s south polar region.

The Rocket: Falcon Heavy

LunEx-1 aboard Griffin will lift off from the historic Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy—one of the world’s most powerful operational rockets. With its triple-booster design, Falcon Heavy will provide the necessary thrust to propel Griffin-1 on its journey to the Moon.

A Mission of Exploration and Legacy

Beyond its symbolic significance, LunEx-1 represents an important step toward human space exploration and lunar colonization. By allowing individuals to send their names, memories, and messages to the Moon, the mission fosters a deeper connection between humanity and the next frontier.

The Griffin-1 lander is scheduled to touch down in the Moon’s south polar Nobile Region no earlier than Fall 2025, marking another milestone in the new era of lunar exploration.

Don't miss your chance to be a part of history—submit your name before the February 21, 2025 deadline! 🚀