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SciencespaceOct 18, 2026

Japan's MMX mission aims to swipe soil samples from Mars's moon Phobos

Japan is preparing to launch the Martian Moons Exploration (MMX) mission, which targets Phobos, the larger of Mars's two moons. The spacecraft will collect and return soil samples to Earth. This ambitious endeavor seeks to uncover the origins of the Martian moons and provide deeper insights into the formation of the early solar system.

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SciencespaceOct 18, 2026

Japan to launch spacecraft for Martian moon sample mission

Japan is preparing to launch a groundbreaking space mission aimed at returning samples from Phobos, one of the two Martian moons. This pioneering venture marks the world's first attempt to retrieve material directly from a moon of Mars. The spacecraft will travel to the potato-shaped celestial body to gather crucial scientific data and physical samples. Researchers hope these samples will reveal more about the origins of the Martian moons and the early solar system.

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Japan's MMX mission aims to swipe soil samples from Mars's moon Phobos

Japan to launch spacecraft for Martian moon sample mission

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