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Dragonfly

NASA · Launch: Jul 2028 (target)

A nuclear-powered rotorcraft that will fly between sites on Saturn's moon Titan.

Objective: Study prebiotic chemistry and habitability on Titan.

Launch

Jul 2028

Target date · may change

Mission details

Rocket & spacecraft
Falcon Heavy
Lander
Nuclear-powered octocopter drone
Destination
Titan (Saturn's largest moon)
Duration
~3 years of flights
  • Titan's thick air and low gravity make flying easier than on Earth.
  • Will hop several kilometres between landing sites.
  • Powered by a plutonium RTG — no sunlight needed.

Milestones

0 of 2 reached

  1. Launch

    Jul 2028Provisional

  2. Titan arrival

    2034Provisional

Future dates are agency targets, not confirmed schedules.

Curated dataset

Official source: NASA Dragonfly →