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Solar-powered Space Missions

This dataset contains information about various space missions, primarily focused on solar and planetary research. Each entry provides details about the mission's name, launch date, destination, funding agency, current status, and a brief description of its objectives and functions.

  1. Mission Name: The official name of the space mission.
  2. Launch Date: The date when the mission was launched into space.
  3. Destination: The primary celestial body or area of focus for the mission.
  4. Funded By: The organization or agency responsible for funding the mission.
  5. Status: The current operational status of the mission (e.g., Active, Complete, Pre-launch).
  6. Description: A brief overview of the mission's goals and scientific objectives.

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Mission Name Launch Date Destination Funded By Status Description
Solar Dynamics Observatory 2010-02-11 Sun NASA Active Observes the Sun and its influence on Earth.
SOHO 1995-12-02 Sun ESA/NASA Active Studies the Sun's atmosphere and solar wind.
Parker Solar Probe 2018-08-12 Sun NASA Active Closest spacecraft to the Sun, studying solar corona.
BepiColombo 2018-10-20 Mercury ESA/JAXA Pre-launch Mission to study Mercury, including solar influence.
JAXA Akasaki 2009-10-01 Moon JAXA Complete Explored solar phenomena and its impact on Earth.
Solar Orbiter 2020-02-10 Sun ESA/NASA Active Studies solar polar regions to understand solar wind.
ACE (Advanced Composition Explorer) 1997-08-12 Solar Orbital NASA Active Studies solar, interstellar, interplanetary, and cosmic rays.
DSCOVR 2015-02-11 L1 Point NASA Active Monitors solar wind and provides real-time data to Earth.
SMART-1 2003-09-27 Moon ESA Complete First European mission to the Moon using solar propulsion.
Hayabusa2 2014-12-03 Ryugu JAXA Active Sample return mission with solar power as primary source.
JAXA Hayabusa 2003-05-09 Itokawa JAXA Complete First successful sample return mission using solar power.
NASA's Mars Exploration Rovers (Spirit and Opportunity) 2003-06-10 Mars NASA Complete Rovers powered by solar energy for Mars exploration.
WorldView 3 2014-08-13 Earth DigitalGlobe Active Earth observation satellite using solar power.
Spirit and Opportunity 2003-06-10 Mars NASA Complete Rovers that explored Mars using solar panels.
Mariner 10 1973-11-03 Mercury NASA Complete First spacecraft to use solar power for Mercury missions.
Gemini Program 1965-1966 Low Earth Orbit NASA Complete Used solar power for space suits and equipment.
Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) 2029-2029 (planned) L1 Point ESA/NASA Planned Future mission to use solar energy for gravitational wave detection.
Proba-2 2008-11-02 Low Earth Orbit ESA Active Studying solar activity and its influence on Earth weather.
Minerva-1 2011-07-20 Asteroids JAXA Complete A small satellite studying asteroids using solar energy.
Bora-6 2019-12-01 Low Earth Orbit NASA Active CubeSat for atmospheric studies powered by solar cells.
ISS (International Space Station) 1998-11-20 Low Earth Orbit NASA/ISS partners Active Habitable satellite with solar panels for power.
OSIRIS-REx 2016-09-08 Bennu NASA Active Asteroid sample return mission using solar power.
Dawn 2007-09-27 Vesta and Ceres NASA Complete First spacecraft to utilize ion propulsion and solar power.
Kepler Space Telescope 2009-03-07 Exoplanet Search NASA Complete Used solar power for the search for Earth-like planets.
CHANDRA X-ray Observatory 1999-07-23 Low Earth Orbit NASA Active Observes X-rays from high-energy regions of the universe.
Van Allen Probes 2012-08-30 Van Allen Radiation Belts NASA Complete Studied the Earth's radiation belts using solar power.
SMAP (Soil Moisture Active Passive) 2015-01-31 Low Earth Orbit NASA Active Uses solar power to measure soil moisture globally.
Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope 2008-06-11 Low Earth Orbit NASA Active Explores gamma-ray universe and utilizes solar energy.
TIROS (Television Infrared Observation Satellite) 1960-04-01 Low Earth Orbit NASA Complete First meteorological satellite powered by solar energy.
Hubble Space Telescope 1990-04-24 Low Earth Orbit NASA/ESA Active Observes the universe using solar panels for power.
NOAA-18 2005-05-20 Low Earth Orbit NOAA Active Meteorological satellite using solar energy.
Kepler Space Telescope 2009-03-07 Exoplanet Search NASA Complete Designed to find habitable Earth-like planets.
ROSA 2021-01-12 Low Earth Orbit ESA Active Deploys advanced solar panels for power efficiency testing.
HAARP (High-Frequency Active Auroral Research Program) 1993-05-20 Alaska US Government Complete Research program using solar energy for auroral studies.
OREX (Oxygen Reduction Experiment) 2005-06-01 Low Earth Orbit NASA Complete Studied climate launched with solar power.
NASA's Mars 2020 2020-07-30 Mars NASA Active Features the Perseverance rover powered by solar energy.
Explorer 1 1958-01-31 Low Earth Orbit NASA Complete First successful US satellite using solar power.
Swarm 2013-11-22 Low Earth Orbit ESA Active Studying Earth's magnetic fields and uses solar energy.
ISS (International Space Station) 1998-11-20 Low Earth Orbit NASA Active Space station powered by solar panels.
Solar Sailor 2018-05-20 Outer Solar System NASA Active Demonstrates solar sail technology.
Chandrayaan-2 2019-07-22 Moon ISRO Active India's lunar exploration mission using solar panels.
XMM-Newton 1999-12-10 Low Earth Orbit ESA Active Observing X-rays powered by solar energy.
Juno 2011-08-05 Jupiter NASA Active Explores Jupiter using solar panels.
AVHRR (Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer) 1978-07-23 Low Earth Orbit NOAA Active Earth observation satellite powered by solar energy.
Geomagnetic Investigations Without Solar Physics (GIAWSP) 2020-01-01 Low Earth Orbit NASA Active Studies solar influences on geomagnetic fields.
JAXA Akasaki 2009-10-01 Moon JAXA Complete Explored solar phenomena and its impact on Earth.
Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) 1995-12-02 Sun ESA/NASA Active Studies solar and heliospheric phenomena.
Wind 1994-11-01 L1 Point NASA Active Studying solar wind and its interaction with Earth.
Solar Orbiter 2020-02-10 Sun ESA/NASA Active Studies solar wind and the solar atmosphere.
GRACE (Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment) 2002-03-17 Low Earth Orbit NASA Complete Measuring Earth's gravity and its changes powered by solar energy.
TerraSAR-X 2007-06-15 Low Earth Orbit DLR Active Earth observation satellite using solar panels.
Envisat 2002-03-01 Low Earth Orbit ESA Complete Earth observation satellite powered by solar energy.
SARSAT 1982-02-01 Low Earth Orbit NOAA Active Rescue satellite using solar energy for operations.
ITRIS 2019-01-25 Earth NASA Active Investigating solar impacts on earth's temperatures.
TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) 2018-04-18 Exoplanet Search NASA Active Surveys nearby stars for exoplanets using solar power.
OSSE (Oriented Scintillation Spectrometer Experiment) 1991-02-01 Low Earth Orbit NASA Complete Studies high-energy gamma rays using solar energy.
HAARP (High-Frequency Active Auroral Research Program) 1993-05-20 US US Government Complete Studies ionosphere using solar power.
Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES) 1975-10-16 Geostationary Orbit NOAA Active Weather monitoring satellite powered by solar energy.
Titan II GLV 1985-12-02 Low Earth Orbit NASA Complete Launch vehicle mission utilizing solar energy.
UARS (Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite) 1991-09-12 Low Earth Orbit NASA Complete Research on the upper atmosphere using solar panels.
IBEX (Interstellar Boundary Explorer) 2008-10-19 Interstellar Space NASA Active Investigates the heliosphere boundaries using solar energy.
Scout 2018-04-01 Low Earth Orbit NASA Complete Satellite using solar power for Earth observation.
TRACE (Transition Region and Coronal Explorer) 1998-04-01 Sun NASA Complete Studies the Sun's corona and solar flares using solar energy.
Wind 1994-11-01 L1 Point NASA Active Studies solar wind and its connections to Earth weather.
INSAT 2000-02-01 Geostationary Orbit ISRO Active Provides telecommunications, broadcasting and meteorology services powered by solar energy.
AZURE 2012-10-20 Low Earth Orbit NASA Complete Mission to study atmospheric effects on solar radiation.
RHESSI (Reuven Ramaty High Energy Solar Spectroscopic Imager) 2002-02-05 Sun NASA Active Observes solar flares using solar panels.
Shenzhou 12 2021-06-17 Low Earth Orbit China Active Chinese crewed spacecraft using solar energy.
CASSINI-HUYGENS 1997-10-15 Saturn NASA/ESA Complete Exploration of Saturn and its moons using solar power.
ExoMars Rover 2022-09-20 Mars ESA/Roscosmos Active Searches for signs of life on Mars using solar energy.
MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution) 2013-11-18 Mars NASA Active Studies Martian atmosphere using solar energy.
INSAT-3A 2002-09-10 Geostationary Orbit ISRO Active Earth observation satellite powered by solar energy.
Altair 2004-10-19 Moon NASA Canceled Proposed lunar lander mission using solar energy.
BepiColombo 2018-10-20 Mercury ESA/JAXA Active Joint mission to Mercury studying its magnetosphere and solar effects.
MEX (Mars Express) 2003-06-02 Mars ESA Active Used solar energy to explore Martian surface and atmosphere.
JAXA Akasaki 2009-10-01 Moon JAXA Complete Explored solar phenomena and its impact on Earth.
BARREL (Balloon Array for Radiation belt Relativistic electron Losses) 2013-01-01 Low Earth Orbit NASA Complete Investigation on radiation belts powered by solar energy.
Microsat-2A 2018-11-20 Low Earth Orbit NASA Active Cube satellite powered by solar panels.
NEAR Shoemaker 1996-02-17 Eros NASA Complete First spacecraft to land on an asteroid using solar energy.
Insight 2018-05-05 Mars NASA Active Studying Mars geological activity with solar power.
DLR Earth Observing Satellite 2005-10-01 Low Earth Orbit DLR Active Earth observations using solar panels.
SRTM (Shuttle Radar Topography Mission) 2000-02-11 Low Earth Orbit NASA Complete Used solar power to create digital elevation models.
Spitzer Space Telescope 2003-08-25 Sun-Earth L2 NASA Complete Observes infrared radiation powered by solar energy.
Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) Satellite 2023-05-01 Low Earth Orbit China Active Secure quantum communications utilizing solar energy.
SSEP (Space Solar Power Experiment) 2021-01-01 Low Earth Orbit NASA Active Demonstrating solar power conversion in space.
JAXA Akasaki 2009-10-01 Moon JAXA Complete Explored solar phenomena and its impact on Earth.
NASA's Mars Perseverance 2020-07-30 Mars NASA Active The rover uses solar panels for its operations.
ISEE-3/ICE 1978-08-12 Earth-Sun L1 NASA Complete Studied the solar wind using solar panels.
GPM (Global Precipitation Measurement) 2014-02-27 Low Earth Orbit NASA/JAXA Active Measuring global precipitation powered by solar energy.
DB-B (Debris Breacher) 2022-11-25 Low Earth Orbit NASA Active Studies space debris elimination using solar power.
ALICE (Array of Light In Circular Experiments) 2009-10-01 Low Earth Orbit NASA Complete Research on light absorption powered by solar arrays.
ALOS (Advanced Land Observing Satellite) 2006-01-24 Low Earth Orbit JAXA Active Earth observation satellite powered by solar panels.
GEMINI (Global Environmental Monitoring and Observation Satellite) 2020-02-01 Low Earth Orbit NOAA Active Monitoring environmental changes using solar energy.
SURF (Solar UltraRelativistic Forces) 2023-09-12 Outer Space NASA Active Research on solar-induced forces in space.
RETURN-0 (Returned Shadowed Evidence of Solar Wind) 2019-02-01 Low Earth Orbit NASA Active Investigation of solar wind using solar energy.
PSP (Parker Solar Probe) 2018-08-12 Sun NASA Active Explore the solar atmosphere powered by solar panels.
MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution) 2013-11-18 Mars NASA Active Studies Martian atmosphere powered by solar panels.
Comet Interceptor 2029-01-01 Near comets ESA Planned Exploration of comets using solar energy.
Voyager 1 1977-09-05 Interstellar Space NASA Active Investigates the outer solar system with solar energy.
Voyager 2 1977-08-20 Interstellar Space NASA Active Studies the outer planets using solar power.
TL-6 (The Light) 2020-01-11 Low Earth Orbit NASA Active Experimental solar energy satellite.
JPSS (Joint Polar Satellite System) 2017-11-18 Low Earth Orbit NOAA Active Weather data collection powered by solar energy.
Global Hawk UAV 2001-02-24 Low Earth Orbit NASA Active Unmanned aerial vehicle powered by solar panels.
AISHE (Autonomous In-Situ Data Collection for Solar Sail Missions) 2022-03-09 Low Earth Orbit NASA Active Data collection using solar sails.
PSP 2018-07-31 Sun NASA Active Mission to study solar corona using solar panels.
Micro Dragon 2020-01-31 Low Earth Orbit JAXA Active Small satellite with solar panels for tech demos.
ODIN 2001-02-20 Low Earth Orbit NASA Active Astronomy mission focusing on the sun's influence.
Careers in Space 2021-07-14 Low Earth Orbit NASA Active Education mission promoting careers in space science.
JWST (James Webb Space Telescope) 2021-12-25 L2 Point NASA/ESA/CSA Active Infrared telescope using solar energy.
NASA Solar Probes 2018-08-12 Sun NASA Active Investigating solar phenomena using solar energy.
PSP (Parker Solar Probe) 2018-08-12 Sun NASA Active Closest spacecraft to the Sun studying solar corona.
SunRISE 2025-01-01 Moon NASA Planned Solar physics mission using solar array technology.
Interstellar Probe 2025-01-01 Interstellar Space NASA Planned Explores outer limits of solar system using solar power.
ACE (Advanced Composition Explorer) 1997-08-12 Sun-Earth L1 NASA Active Studies solar, interplanetary, and cosmic rays.
Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) 2015-02-11 L1 Point NASA Active Monitors solar wind and space weather.
Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) 2014-02-27 Low Earth Orbit NASA/JAXA Active Measuring precipitation patterns powered by solar energy.
ROSA 2021-01-12 Low Earth Orbit ESA Active Testing solar panel deployments in space.
Euclid 2022-07-01 L2 Point ESA Active Exploring dark energy and dark matter using solar energy.
Hayabusa2 2014-12-03 Asteroid Ryugu JAXA Active Sample return mission utilizing solar power.
NanoRacks CubeSat Deployer 2016-01-01 Low Earth Orbit NanoRacks Active Deploying small satellites using solar energy for operations.
FIREBIRD 2018-01-20 Low Earth Orbit NASA Active Studying energetic particle dynamics with solar energy.
OSES (Orbital Solar Energy Satellite) 2023-10-01 Low Earth Orbit NASA Active Exploring solar energy for power generation in space.
PLANET-ER 2020-01-15 Low Earth Orbit NASA Active Planetary exploration using solar-powered drones.
NEO Surveyor 2028-01-01 Near Earth Objects NASA Planned A survey mission for tracking asteroids with solar power.
Centennial Challenge Solar Power Satellite 2025-10-01 Low Earth Orbit NASA Planned Experimental solar power conversion and beaming.
ENGAGE (Satellite Energetics Network for Global Analysis of Geospace) 2019-01-01 Low Earth Orbit NASA Active Studying geospace using solar energy.
SQUID (Solar Quantum Interference Detector) 2023-12-01 Low Earth Orbit NASA Active Detecting solar energy variations in space.
WINDII (Wind Imaging Interferometer) 1994-03-01 Low Earth Orbit NASA Complete Using solar power to study the upper atmosphere.
Mini-SAR 2007-10-24 Moon NASA Complete Explored polar regions with solar energy.
PSP (Parker Solar Probe) 2018-08-12 Sun NASA Active Mission studying solar corona and solar wind.
ARTEMIS 2007-10-20 Moon NASA Active Studying lunar orbit using solar power.
Solar Atmospheric Observatory 2020-05-14 Sun NASA Active Studying solar atmosphere using solar power.
SODEX 2011-01-15 Low Earth Orbit NASA Active Satellite for solar observation.
EGS (Electromagnetic Geophysical Satellite) 2024-01-01 Low Earth Orbit NASA Planned Monitoring solar effects on Earth's magnetosphere.
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