Mission Planning
Future Missions Pipeline
Track every major upcoming space mission from launch to landing. Explore humanity's roadmap to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
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Planned Missions
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Showing 22 of 22 missions
Artemis II
NASA
The first crewed Artemis mission will send four astronauts on a 10-day lunar flyby, testing Orion life support systems and deep-space navigation. This marks humanity's return to the Moon's vicinity for the first time since Apollo 17.
Europa Clipper Arrival
NASA / JPL
After launching in 2024, Europa Clipper begins its science campaign around Jupiter's icy moon Europa. The spacecraft will perform dozens of close flybys to investigate the subsurface ocean and assess habitability potential.
New Glenn First Launch
Blue Origin
Blue Origin's heavy-lift orbital rocket aims to complete its inaugural flight, establishing a new competitor in the heavy-launch market. New Glenn features a reusable first stage designed for 25+ flights.
Dream Chaser First Mission
Sierra Space
Sierra Space's winged cargo spacecraft makes its first operational flight to the International Space Station. Dream Chaser lands on a conventional runway, enabling gentle return of sensitive experiments.
Project Kuiper First Satellites
Amazon
Amazon begins deploying its Kuiper broadband constellation with initial prototype and production satellites. The constellation aims to deliver affordable internet to underserved communities worldwide.
Starship Rapid Reuse Demos
SpaceX
SpaceX targets rapid turnaround demonstrations of the fully reusable Starship system, including booster catch-and-refly attempts. Success here is critical for Artemis III lunar lander and Mars mission timelines.
Lunar Gateway PPE+HALO Launch
NASA
The first two modules of the Lunar Gateway station launch together: the Power and Propulsion Element and the Habitation and Logistics Outpost. Gateway will serve as a staging point for lunar surface missions.
VIPER Lunar Rover
NASA
The Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover will explore the Moon's south pole searching for water ice deposits. VIPER's findings will directly inform where future Artemis astronauts set up base.
Axiom Station Expansion
Axiom Space
Axiom Space continues attaching commercial modules to the ISS, building toward an eventual free-flying commercial station. These modules will eventually detach to form the core of Axiom Station.
Starship Lunar Lander Test
SpaceX / NASA
An uncrewed demonstration of the Starship Human Landing System, testing lunar descent, surface operations, and ascent capabilities. This test flight is a prerequisite for the crewed Artemis III landing.
OneWeb Gen 2 Deployment
Eutelsat OneWeb
OneWeb begins launching its second-generation constellation satellites with enhanced throughput and lower latency. Gen 2 satellites incorporate advanced beamforming technology for higher capacity per satellite.
Artemis III Lunar Landing
NASA / SpaceX
The first crewed lunar landing since Apollo 17 will place two astronauts on the Moon's south pole using SpaceX's Starship as the lander. Artemis III will conduct surface EVAs and collect samples from permanently shadowed craters.
Orbital Reef Station
Blue Origin / Sierra Space
A commercial space station designed to accommodate up to 10 people for research, tourism, and manufacturing. Orbital Reef is a joint venture selected by NASA's Commercial LEO Destinations program.
Starlab Station
Voyager Space / Airbus
A continuously crewed commercial space station launching as a single module with built-in laboratory, habitat, and docking capabilities. Starlab leverages Airbus heritage from Columbus and ATV programs.
Mars Window Missions
Various (ESA, CNSA, ISRO)
The 2027 Mars transfer window offers launch opportunities for multiple international missions. Candidates include ESA's ExoMars rover revival, China's Mars sample return precursor, and India's follow-up mission.
Artemis IV with Gateway
NASA
The first Artemis mission to dock with the Lunar Gateway station, delivering the I-Hab module and conducting extended lunar surface operations. Artemis IV validates the sustainable lunar exploration architecture.
Dragonfly Launch to Titan
NASA
Dragonfly is a rotorcraft lander that will explore Saturn's largest moon Titan, studying prebiotic chemistry and habitability. It will fly to dozens of locations across Titan's diverse surface over a 2.7-year baseline mission.
Mars Sample Return Window
NASA / ESA
The complex Mars Sample Return campaign aims to retrieve samples cached by the Perseverance rover and return them to Earth. The mission architecture has undergone multiple redesigns to reduce cost and complexity.
Commercial LEO Stations Operational
Axiom / Blue Origin / Voyager
Multiple commercial space stations achieve full operational capability, providing continuous crewed presence in LEO after ISS retirement. These stations will host government, commercial, and tourist missions.
Lunar Surface Infrastructure
NASA / International Partners
Permanent infrastructure at the lunar south pole begins taking shape, including power systems, habitats, and ISRU plants. This marks the transition from exploration to sustained lunar presence.
Deep Space Communications Network
NASA / ESA / JAXA
Next-generation deep space communication capabilities using optical (laser) links and relay satellites dramatically increase data rates. This infrastructure supports the growing fleet of missions across the solar system.
Next-Gen GPS III Complete
US Space Force / Lockheed Martin
The full GPS III constellation reaches operational capability with enhanced accuracy, anti-jam resilience, and new civil signals. GPS IIIF satellites add regional military protection and search-and-rescue features.
Confidence Level Guide
Mission is funded, hardware is in production or complete, and a launch date is scheduled.
Strong programmatic support and funding; minor schedule risks remain.
Mission is approved but faces significant schedule, technical, or funding uncertainties.
Early planning phase, unfunded, or dependent on major milestones being achieved first.
Mission timelines are based on publicly available information and are subject to change. Last updated February 2026.