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There are numerous ongoing space missions and explorations that aim to expand our knowledge of the universe. Here's a list of some of the most notable ones:

NASA Missions

• Europa Clipper: Expected launch in 2024, this mission aims to explore Jupiter's icy moon Europa.
• VIPER (Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover): Scheduled for late 2024, VIPER will study the Moon's polar regions.
• SPHEREx: With a target launch date of June 2024, SPHEREx will map the universe in unprecedented detail.

ESA Missions

• Hera: Launching in October 2024, Hera will survey an asteroid and its moon after NASA's DART mission altered their trajectory.
• EnVision: Currently under development, EnVision is expected to launch in the late 2020s. It'll study Venus' surface and atmosphere.

Private Missions

• SpaceX Starship: Reaching orbit but missing key targets, SpaceX continues to push the boundaries of space technology.
• Blue Origin's New Armstrong: A lunar lander designed for private missions, with a target launch date in 2023 (though currently uncertain).

Upcoming Launches

• MMX (Martian Moons eXploration): Expected to launch in September 2024, MMX will explore Mars' two moons.
• VIPER: Scheduled for late 2024, VIPER will study the Moon's polar regions.

The universe is vast and full of mysteries. Ongoing missions are gradually unraveling these secrets, giving us a glimpse into the cosmos.