Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: The Print
Context: The India-Japan joint moon mission, the Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX), is expected to launch in a few years.
- This collaboration between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) aims to explore the lunar surface and search for subsurface water.
- ISRO is developing the lander, while JAXA is responsible for the rover and launch vehicle.
- The mission will also carry instruments from NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA), enhancing its scientific potential.
