JAXA's H3 Rocket Set for MMX Mission Launch to Phobos

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Published: 2026-10-17
Category: science
Source: Tech Insider

JAXA's H3 rocket is scheduled to launch the Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission on October 20, 2026. The mission aims to land on Phobos, collect at least 10 grams of surface material from two sites, and return the sample to Earth in 2031. This mission is a joint effort with NASA, CNES, DLR, and ESA.

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