Japan's MMX Mission to Phobos Prepares for Launch

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Published: 2026-10-19T19:41:00Z
Category: science
Source: European Space Agency (ESA)
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The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), with international partners, is set to launch the Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission. This mission aims to collect the first-ever samples from Mars' moon Phobos and return them to Earth. The data gathered could offer vital insights into the formation of Mars' moons and the early solar system.

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