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Breakthrough Starshot
Initiative to develop a fleet of light-sail spacecraft capable of making the journey to Alpha Centauri within a human lifetime. Purpose is to capture images of exoplanets and conduct scientific research. Status is in early research and development stage.
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO)
A robotic mission that has been orbiting the Moon since 2009. Purpose is to produce high-resolution maps, explore the Moon's surface, and assess potential landing sites. Status is operational and continuing to gather data.
Artemis Program
NASA-led series of missions aimed at returning humans to the Moon and establishing a sustainable presence. Purpose is to explore lunar surface, conduct scientific research, and test technologies for future Mars missions. Status is ongoing with planned launches.
China's Lunar Exploration
China National Space Administration's missions to the Moon. Purpose is for scientific exploration, to test new spaceflight technologies, and to conduct lunar research. Status is ongoing with successful Chang'e missions.
Dragonfly Mission
NASA mission to send a rotorcraft lander drone to Saturn's largest moon, Titan. Purpose is to study prebiotic chemistry and extraterrestrial habitability. Status is in development with a planned launch in 2027.
Lunar Gateway
Planned space station in lunar orbit. Purpose is to serve as a solar-powered communication hub, science laboratory, short-term habitation module, and holding area for rovers and other robots. Status is in development with international partnerships.
James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)
Next-generation space telescope developed by NASA with international collaboration. Purpose is to observe the universe in infrared, study the formation of galaxies, stars, and planets, and search for extraterrestrial life. Status is mission launched and telescope is operational.
ESA's ExoMars
A European Space Agency mission to search for signs of life on Mars. Purpose is to land a rover equipped with drilling and life-detection instruments. Status is an ongoing project with a planned launch.
SpaceX's Mars Plans
Elon Musk's vision for SpaceX to build a sustainable city on Mars. Purpose is to ensure human survival by becoming a multiplanetary species and conduct research. Status is in development with prototype tests of Starship spacecraft.
Project Blue
A proposed private space mission to photograph Earth-like planets around Alpha Centauri. Purpose is to directly image habitable-zone planets and search for signs of life. Status is in fundraising and design stages.
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