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Japan launches mission to bring home a piece of the Martian moon Phobos

Source: arsTechnica October 19, 2026 · 22:59
Japan launches mission to bring home a piece of the Martian moon Phobos
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The climax for MMX will come in 2029, when the spacecraft will attempt up to two landings on Phobos.
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Capital
Tokyo
Region
East Asia & Pacific
Income level
High income
ISO code
JPN
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