H3-24 | Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX)

H3-24 | Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX)

The Lunar Polar Exploration mission (LUPEX) is a robotic lunar mission jointly developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), deploying a lunar rover and lander to explore the south pole region of the Moon. JAXA will provide the under-development H3 launch vehicle and the rover, while ISRO would be responsible for the lander.

Event dateDecember 31, 2026
Window OpensDec 31, 2026, 24:00 UTC
Window ClosesDec 31, 2026, 24:00 UTC
StatusTo Be Determined
Last Source UpdateDec 10, 2024, 14:10 UTC
Typelaunch
MissionLunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX)
ProviderMitsubishi Heavy Industries
VehicleH3-24
OrbitLunar Orbit
LocationTanegashima Space Center, Japan
Launch SiteYoshinobu Launch Complex LP-2
When is H3-24 | Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX)?

H3-24 | Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX) is scheduled for December 31, 2026.

What type of space event is H3-24 | Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX)?

H3-24 | Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX) is listed as a launch.

Where is H3-24 | Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX) taking place?

H3-24 | Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX) is associated with Tanegashima Space Center, Japan.

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