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H3-24 | Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX)
H3-24 is set to launch H3-24 | Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX) on Thu, Dec 31, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC from Tanegashima Space Center, Japan.
To Be DeterminedMitsubishi Heavy Industries
Liftoff inNET Dec 2026
NET Thu, Dec 31, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
H3-24Vehicle
Mitsubishi Heavy IndustriesProvider
Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-2Pad
Tanegashima Space Center, JapanLocation
Lunar ExplorationMission type
Lunar OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for H3-24 to Lunar Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 18:20
SimulatedRepresentative H3-24 ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
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.
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Frequently asked
What time does H3-24 | Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX) launch?
H3-24 | Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX) is scheduled to lift off Thu, Dec 31, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC — this page shows a live countdown.
Where can I watch H3-24 | Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX)?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching H3-24 | Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX)?
H3-24 | Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX) is an Mitsubishi Heavy Industries mission flying on a H3-24.
Where does H3-24 | Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX) launch from?
It lifts off from Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-2, Tanegashima Space Center, Japan.