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Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX)

upcomingH3-24 | 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.

Overview

Date / time
December 31, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC
Outcome
upcoming
Launch site
Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-2
Mission
Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX)
Mission type
Lunar Exploration
Orbit achieved
Lunar Orbit
Launch vehicle
H3-24 →
Launch provider
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries →