Chinese scientists propose 2033 Neptune orbiter mission

Published on July 7, 2025
JWST image of Neptune

Scientists are proposing China’s first ice giant mission, aiming to launch a radioisotope-powered spacecraft to orbit Neptune and study its enigmatic moon Triton.

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