NASA Confirms Dragonfly Mission to Saturn’s Moon Titan in 2028

NASA’s Dragonfly mission to Titan, Saturn’s largest moon, is set to launch in July 2028 with a budget of $3.35 billion. This groundbreaking mission aims to explore Titan’s unique environment, including its weather conditions, liquid features, and potential for understanding the origins of life. Scheduled to reach Titan in 2034, the mission will involve a rotorcraft collecting samples of prebiotic chemistry, searching for chemical biosignatures, studying the moon’s methane cycle, and more. Despite delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, NASA is committed to the success of the mission, highlighting the significance of rotorcraft exploration beyond Earth.