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The Explorers Program

The mission of the Explorers Program is to provide frequent flight opportunities for world-class scientific investigations from space utilizing innovative, streamlined and efficient management approaches within the heliophysics and astrophysics science areas.

The program seeks to enhance public awareness of, and appreciation for, space science and to incorporate educational and public outreach activities as integral parts of space science investigations.

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Explorers Organization

Explorers Organization Chart
Explorers Organization Chart

Explorers Missions Status

  • CASE
    Launch Date: 2029
    Phase C: Final Design & Fabrication
  • COSI
    Launch Date: 2027
    Phase C: Final Design & Fabrication
  • EUVST
    Launch Date: 2028
    Phase B: Design & Technology Completion
  • EZIE
    Launch Date: September 2024
    Phase D: System Assembly, Integration & Test, Launch
  • HelioSwarm
    Launch Date: 2029
    Phase B: Design & Technology Completion
  • MUSE
    Launch Date: 2027
    Phase C: Final Design & Fabrication
  • PUNCH
    Launch Date: February 2025
    Phase D: System Assembly, Integration & Test, Launch
  • SPHEREx
    Launch Date: February 2025
    Phase D: System Assembly, Integration & Test, Launch
  • SunRISE
    Launch Date: September 2025
    Phase D: System Assembly, Integration & Test, Launch
  • TRACERS
    Launch Date: April 2025
    Phase D: System Assembly, Integration & Test, Launch
  • For all Explorers Missions

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