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2026: A Year of Scientific Breakthroughs – Manned Lunar Flights, AI, and Genetic Therapies

Published January 3, 2026, 12:21

2026 is expected to be a significant year for science and research, with numerous milestones across various fields. The Vera C. Rubin Telescope will be completed, capturing the entire sky in unprecedented detail and creating the most detailed three-dimensional map of the universe. NASA will carry out the Artemis II mission, sending astronauts into orbit around the Moon, as preparation for future landing missions. China will launch the Chang’e-7 mission to explore the south pole of the Moon, while Japan plans the Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission to visit the moons of Mars. Furthermore, the development of blood tests for detecting 50 types of cancer and deep-sea drilling are anticipated.