NASA confirms the Dragonfly rotorcraft mission to Titan, aiming for a July 2028 launch.

The mission's budget is set at $3.35 billion after cost increases and a two-year delay since its 2019 selection.

Financial and logistical challenges included funding limitations, the COVID-19 pandemic, and supply chain issues.

NASA allocated extra funds for a heavy-lift launch vehicle to reduce travel time to Titan.

Dragonfly's arrival at Titan is planned for 2034 to study prebiotic chemistry similar to early Earth.

The mission is a first for NASA in terms of flying a vehicle for science on another planetary body.

NASA's announcement also serves as a tribute to the Ingenuity Mars helicopter, which completed its final mission in January.