Future Frontiers in Space Exploration

This chapter explores upcoming space missions set for January 2025, focusing on lunar initiatives such as the Lunar Trailblazer and the Nova CIM-2 mission in collaboration with private companies. It highlights other ambitious missions including the Europa Clipper and the Juice mission to Jupiter's moons, alongside concerns over delays in the Artemis 2 mission. The discussion encapsulates the excitement of these scientific endeavors while emphasizing the significant role of research in planetary formation and the implications for asteroid mining and public health.