JAXA-led Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) Mission Set to Launch

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Published: 2026-10-19
Category: science
Source: ESA - European Space Agency

The Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission, led by JAXA in collaboration with NASA, ESA, and other agencies, is scheduled to launch on October 19, 2026 (20:41 BST / 21:41 CEST). This mission aims to be the first to collect a sample from Mars's moon Phobos and return it to Earth, providing crucial insights into the origin of Mars's moons and the evolution of the Martian environment.

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