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Japan MMX at Mars and Phobos (Image: ESA)
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Moneycontrol•14-10-2026, 16:48
Japan Prepares MMX Mission to Uncover Secrets of Mars Moon Phobos
  • •Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency plans to launch the Martian Moons eXploration mission on October 20, 2026.
  • •The spacecraft will launch aboard an H3 rocket from the Tanegashima Space Center to investigate the origins of Phobos.
  • •The mission involves deploying a small rover named Idefix to examine the surface and collect at least 10 grams of samples to return to Earth by 2031.
  • •JAXA is collaborating with international space agencies including NASA, ESA, CNES, and DLR for this ambitious project.
  • •Space enthusiasts can watch the live broadcast of the launch on JAXA official YouTube channel.
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