Phobos May Reveal Ancient Catastrophic Event, JAXA Mission to Investigate

Scientists hypothesize that Mars' moon Phobos could contain evidence of an ancient catastrophic event, potentially explaining its formation. The upcoming Japanese Martian Moons Exploration (MMX) mission, scheduled for late 2026, aims to collect samples from Phobos. This mission seeks to resolve a long-standing planetary science mystery regarding the moon's origins and history.