International MMX Mission to Mars' Moons Scheduled for Launch

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Published: 2026-10-19
Category: science
Source: European Space Agency (ESA)
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The Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission, a collaborative effort involving JAXA, NASA, ESA, CNES, and DLR, is slated for launch on October 19, 2026. This mission aims to collect a sample from Phobos, Mars' larger moon, and return it to Earth by 2031. The endeavor seeks to investigate the origins of Mars' moons.

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