Explorers Program (original) (raw)
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.
NASA In the News
- Astrophysics Stories
- Heliophysics Stories
- New NASA Web Content
- NASA Blogs
- NASA Newsletters
- Social Media
- Upcoming Launches
Explorers Organization
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
Launched: March 14, 2025
Phase D: System Assembly, Integration & Test, Launch - HelioSwarm
Launch Date: 2029
Phase B: Design & Technology Completion - LISA
Launch Date: NET 2035
Phase Pre-A: Concept Studies - MUSE
Launch Date: 2027
Phase C: Final Design & Fabrication - PUNCH
Launched: March 11, 2025
Phase D: System Assembly, Integration & Test, Launch - SPHEREx
Launched: March 11, 2025
Phase D: System Assembly, Integration & Test, Launch - SunRISE
Launch Date: December 2025
Phase D: System Assembly, Integration & Test, Launch - TRACERS
Launch Date: July 2025
Phase D: System Assembly, Integration & Test, Launch - UVEX
Launch Date: 2030
Phase B: Design & Technology Completion - For all Explorers Missions