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What is the name of the joint lunar mission between India and Japan scheduled for launch by 2026?
LUPEX
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India and Japan have formalized the joint Lunar Polar Exploration (LUPEX) mission to explore the Moon's South Pole.
The LUPEX mission, also referred to as Chandrayaan-5, is a collaborative effort between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). The mission aims to investigate the presence and nature of water ice in the permanently shadowed regions of the lunar South Pole. It marks a significant milestone in international space cooperation, following the successful soft-landing of India's previous lunar missions. This joint project utilizes JAXA's H3-24L launch vehicle and rover technology alongside ISRO's lunar lander capabilities.
The Department of Space (DOS) in India reports directly to the Prime Minister and oversees the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). ISRO, established in 1969, succeeded the INCOSPAR committee under the leadership of Vikram Sarabhai, often referred to as the father of the Indian space program.
Mission Name: Lunar Polar Exploration (LUPEX) or Chandrayaan-5
Collaborating Agencies: ISRO (India) and JAXA (Japan)
Mission Objective: Exploration of water ice in the lunar South Pole
Launch Vehicle: H3-24L (developed by JAXA)
A is correct тАФ LUPEX (Lunar Polar Exploration) is the official name of the joint India-Japan mission aimed at investigating lunar water ice.
Remember 'LUPEX' as Lunar Polar Exploration to link the acronym directly to its purpose of water-ice research at the Moon's poles.
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