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

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