Q. Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX), recently seen in the news, is a joint mission of which two space organizations?
Answer:
ISRO and JAXA
Notes: The India-Japan partnership is gearing up for the Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX), set to launch in 2025 aboard Japan’s H3 rocket. Coordinated by ISRO and JAXA, the mission aims to explore the moon's southern polar region, particularly focusing on water presence. It showcases advanced surface exploration tech, with a rover searching autonomously for water and sampling soil.