There are currently various proposed
space probes
Space is a three-dimensional continuum containing positions and directions. In classical physics, physical space is often conceived in three linear dimensions. Modern physicists usually consider it, with time, to be part of a boundless f ...
to focus on the exploration of the
Solar System
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. For planned missions to the Moon see the dedicated
list of missions to the Moon, with its section future missions. Launched probes are in the
List of Solar System probes
This is a list of space probes that have left Earth orbit (or were launched with that intention but failed), organized by their planned destination. It includes planetary probes, solar probes, and probes to asteroids and comets. Flybys (such as ...
and the
List of active Solar System probes.
Planned or scheduled missions
Proposed missions
Suspended missions
The following missions were suspended or cancelled because of political, budgetary, or other reasons. The spacecraft were already assembled at the time of suspension/cancellation, so these missions can be resumed.
See also
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Timeline of Solar System exploration
This is a timeline of Solar System exploration ordering events in the exploration of the Solar System by date of spacecraft launch.
It includes:
*All spacecraft that have left Earth orbit for the purposes of Solar System exploration (or were l ...
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List of space telescopes#Future launches
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List of proposed space telescopes
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List of missions to the Moon#Future missions
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List of missions to Venus#Future missions
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List of missions to Mars#Future missions
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List of missions to the outer planets#Future missions
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List of minor planets and comets visited by spacecraft#Future visits
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List of objects at Lagrange points#Future and proposed missions
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List of heliophysics missions#Proposed missions
References
{{Spaceflight lists and timelines
Solar System Exploration
Discovery and exploration of the Solar System is observation, visitation, and increase in knowledge and understanding of Earth's "cosmic neighborhood". This includes the Sun, Earth and the Moon, the major planets Mercury (planet), Mercury, Venus, ...
Discovery and exploration of the Solar System
Solar System spacecraft