NASA JPL programs
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Programs
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ProgramTimelineNext milestone
Europa Clipper LaunchOct 2024 Mars flybyMar 2025 Earth flybyDec 2026 Arrives at JupiterApr 2030 First Europa flybySpring 2031 Earth flyby · Dec 2026
NEO Surveyor NASA approves missionSep 2019 Preliminary design phase beginsJun 2021 Critical design review passedFeb 2025 LaunchSep 2027 Launch · Sep 2027
Roman Coronagraph Instrument Roman launches on Falcon HeavyAug 30, 2026 Roman reaches its final orbit (about three months after launch)Late Nov 2026 Roman reaches its final orbit (about three months after launch) · Late Nov 2026