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Dragonfly completes Critical Design Review; July 2028 launch confirmed
NASA / Johns Hopkins Applied Physics LaboratoryDragonfly
Dragonfly passed its Critical Design Review (CDR) in 2026, clearing a major milestone toward launch. The mission is now in final assembly and integration, with a launch date of July 2028 on SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket.
- Critical Design Review completed successfully
- Launch vehicle: SpaceX Falcon Heavy
- Launch date: July 2028
- Arrival at Titan: late 2034
- Mission duration: approximately 3.3 years