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Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX)

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX)

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H3-24
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2026
StatusTBD
VehicleH3-24
OrbitLunar Orbit
PadYoshinobu Launch Complex LP-2
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Mission

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.

Quick facts

VehicleH3-24
OrbitLunar Orbit
PadYoshinobu Launch Complex LP-2
SiteTanegashima Space Center, Japan
WindowThursday December 31 2026, 00:00:00 UTC→Thursday December 31 2026, 00:00:00 UTC

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FamilyH3
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Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-2
Tanegashima Space Center, Japan
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