| Mission | Agency | Status | Objective (≥5 points) | Confirmed Findings (Only real) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XPoSat | ISRO | Operational • POLIX (Polarimeter Instrument in X-rays) • XSPECT (X-ray Spectroscopy & Timing) | • Study X-ray polarization of cosmic sources • Understand black holes and neutron stars • Analyze magnetic field geometry • Study high-energy radiation mechanisms • Develop space-based X-ray polarimetry capability | • Initial polarization data from bright X-ray sources recorded • POLIX instrument calibrated successfully • India entered the X-ray polarimetry domain |
| Aditya-L1 | ISRO | Operational • VELC (Visible Emission Line Coronagraph) • SUIT • SoLEXS • HEL1OS • ASPEX • PAPA | • Study solar corona • Monitor coronal mass ejections (CMEs) • Analyze solar wind properties • Understand Sun–Earth interaction • Improve space weather prediction | • Continuous imaging of solar corona achieved • Solar wind and particle flux data recorded • First in-situ measurements from L1 by India |
| INSAT-3DS | ISRO | Operational | • Improve weather forecasting • Track cyclones • Measure atmospheric temperature and humidity • Strengthen disaster warning systems • Support climate monitoring | • Improved real-time weather imaging • Enhanced cyclone tracking accuracy • Better atmospheric sounding data received |
| Gaganyaan TV-D1 | ISRO | Test Phase | • Validate crew escape system • Test emergency abort capability • Analyze crew module separation • Study re-entry dynamics • Ensure human spaceflight safety | • Crew Escape System successfully demonstrated • Abort test validated safety mechanism • Crew module recovery successful |
| SSLV-D3 EOS-08 | ISRO | Operational | • Collect Earth observation data • Monitor disasters (floods, fires) • Track environmental changes • Demonstrate small satellite launch capability • Enable rapid satellite deployment | • SSLV reliability established after earlier failure • EOS-08 payload functioning confirmed • Earth imaging data successfully transmitted |
| NISAR | ISRO + NASA | Not yet launched • L-band SAR (NASA) • S-band SAR (ISRO) | • Map Earth surface deformation • Monitor glaciers and ice sheets • Study earthquakes and landslides • Estimate forest biomass • Track climate change impacts | • No confirmed findings yet |
| Mission | Agency | Status | Objective (≥5 points) | Confirmed Findings (Only real) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artemis II | NASA | Not yet launched | • Send humans to lunar orbit • Test deep-space human capability • Validate Orion spacecraft • Test life-support systems • Prepare for future lunar landing missions | • No confirmed findings yet |
| Europa Clipper | NASA | En route | • Study Europa’s surface • Measure ice shell thickness • Investigate subsurface ocean • Assess habitability potential • Analyze chemical composition | • No confirmed scientific findings yet (mission in transit phase) |
| Starship test flights | SpaceX | Testing | • Develop fully reusable launch system • Enable heavy payload launches • Prepare for Mars missions • Reduce launch costs • Test rapid reusability | • Multiple high-altitude test flights completed • Booster recovery attempts partially successful • Partial validation of reusability concept |
| Chang’e-6 | CNSA | Completed | • Collect samples from Moon’s far side • Study lunar geology • Understand Moon’s evolution • Test autonomous landing technology • Demonstrate sample return capability | • First-ever far-side lunar samples returned • Basalt composition data obtained • New insights into far-side lunar geology |
| LUPEX | ISRO + JAXA | Not launched | • Explore lunar polar regions • Detect water ice • Conduct drilling and sampling • Study habitability potential • Support long-term lunar exploration | • No confirmed findings yet |
| Mars Sample Return | NASA + ESA | Ongoing | • Return Mars samples to Earth • Search for signs of ancient life • Study Martian geology • Test sample retrieval systems • Advance robotic technologies | • No confirmed findings yet |
| Tianwen-2 | CNSA | Not launched | • Collect asteroid samples • Study origin of solar system • Assess space resource potential • Analyze orbital dynamics • Test deep space navigation | • No confirmed findings yet |
| Mission | Agency | Expected Timeline | Objective (≥5 points) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaganyaan | ISRO | 2025–26 | • Send Indian astronauts (Vyomanauts) to Low Earth Orbit • Demonstrate human spaceflight capability • Test life-support systems • Ensure crew safety and recovery • Develop indigenous human space technology |
| NISAR | ISRO + NASA | 2025 | • Map Earth surface deformation • Monitor glaciers and ice sheets • Detect earthquakes and landslides • Measure forest biomass • Study climate change impacts |
| Chandrayaan-4 | ISRO | ~2027 | • Collect Moon samples and return to Earth • Advance lunar landing technology • Study lunar geology in detail • Demonstrate sample return capability • Support future human missions |
| LUPEX | ISRO + JAXA | ~2026–28 | • Explore lunar south pole • Detect and quantify water ice • Perform in-situ analysis • Use rover-based drilling • Support long-term lunar habitation |
| Shukrayaan-1 | ISRO | ~2028 | • Study Venus atmosphere and surface • Analyze greenhouse effect • Understand planetary evolution • Map surface features using radar • Study atmospheric chemistry |
| Bharatiya Antariksh Station | ISRO | ~2035 | • Establish India’s own space station • Conduct microgravity experiments • Enable long-duration human stay • Advance space research • Support deep space missions |
| Mission | Agency | Expected Timeline | Objective (≥5 points) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artemis II | NASA | 2025 | • Send astronauts around Moon • Test deep space human capability • Validate Orion spacecraft • Prepare for Moon landing (Artemis III) • Test life-support systems |
| Artemis III | NASA | ~2026 | • Land humans on Moon (South Pole) • Demonstrate sustainable lunar presence • Test lunar surface systems • Conduct scientific experiments • Prepare for Mars missions |
| Europa Clipper | NASA | 2024 launch / 2030 arrival | • Study Europa’s ocean beneath ice • Assess habitability • Analyze surface composition • Detect water plumes • Study radiation environment |
| Mars Sample Return | NASA + ESA | ~2030s | • Bring Mars samples to Earth • Search for ancient life • Study Martian geology • Validate sample return technology • Advance planetary science |
| Tianwen-2 | CNSA | 2025 | • Collect asteroid samples • Study early solar system • Analyze composition of asteroids • Explore space resources • Test deep space navigation |
| Dragonfly | NASA | ~2028 | • Explore Titan’s surface • Study organic chemistry • Search for prebiotic conditions • Analyze atmosphere and surface • Investigate habitability |
| JUICE | ESA | En route (arrives 2031) | • Study Jupiter and icy moons • Investigate subsurface oceans • Analyze magnetic fields • Study atmosphere and radiation • Assess habitability |