Lunar Exploration
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries(MHI)CommercialThe 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.
Orbital Attempt
#7,506
MHI Mission
#63
Pad Launch
#23
Location Launch
#104
Dec 31, 2026, 12:00 AM
Year
1 update
The Tanegashima Space Center is the largest rocket-launch complex in Japan. It is located on the southeastern tip of Tanegashima, an island located south of Kyushu, an island and region and Japan. It was established in 1969 when the National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA) was formed, and is now run by JAXA. The activities that take place at TNSC include assembly, testing, launching, and tracking satellites, as well as rocket engine firing tests.
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Local Launch Time
Dec 31, 2026, 9:00 AM
Total Launches
98
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
30.4000, 130.9700
