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Which mission is the joint lunar exploration project between ISRO and JAXA scheduled for future launch?
Chandrayaan-4
LUPEX
Shukrayaan
Gaganyaan
LUPEX
ISRO and Japan's JAXA are collaborating on the Lunar Polar Exploration (LUPEX) mission, also known as Chandrayaan-5, scheduled for launch in 2028.
The LUPEX (Lunar Polar Exploration) mission is a strategic partnership between India and Japan to explore the Moon's south polar region. Approved by the Government of India on 10 March 2025, the mission aims to investigate the presence and distribution of water-ice in areas of permanent shadow. This initiative represents a significant step in international space cooperation and technical knowledge exchange for advanced robotic surface exploration.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the national space agency of India, established in 1969 under the Department of Space (DOS) which functions under the direct oversight of the Prime Minister of India. Historically, India's space program began with the formation of INCOSPAR in 1962, providing the foundation for subsequent lunar and interplanetary missions.
Mission Name: LUPEX (Lunar Polar Exploration)
Common Name: Chandrayaan-5
Partner Agencies: ISRO (India) and JAXA (Japan)
Planned Launch Window: 2028
B is correct тАФ LUPEX (Lunar Polar Exploration) is the official name for the joint ISRO-JAXA mission to explore the Moon's south pole.
Remember that LUPEX focuses on the 'Polar' region to search for 'water-ice' (the 'L' stands for Lunar, 'P' for Polar, 'EX' for Exploration).