4 Exciting Space Missions Launch This Year Including NASA’s Return to Moon, Japan’s Jump to Mars

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4 Exciting Space Missions Launch This Year Including NASA’s Return to Moon, Japan’s Jump to Mars​

By Andy Corbley
Jan 22, 2026

"From a return of humans to Lunar orbit, to Japan’s first crack at Mars, the trend of humans spending more and more time and money on and in space is set to continue in 2026.
Here are a few of the events to look forward to.

Artemis II and a return to the Moon​

Blue Moon lander’s launch​

China’s asteroid sampling, 7th Moon mission​

Japan aims for Mars​

4 Exciting Space Missions Launch This Year Including NASA's Return to Moon, Japan's Jump to Mars

From a return of humans to lunar orbit, to Japan's first crack at Mars, advanced space travel and exploration is set to continue in 2026.

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