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Japan's Mars Mission Launched

Updated 2026-10-20 06:50 UTC 1 source Neutral

Japan has launched a mission to the Martian moon Phobos, with plans for up to two landings in 2029. The MMX spacecraft aims to bring back samples from the moon’s surface.

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Ars Technica

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

The climax for MMX will come in 2029, when the spacecraft will attempt up to two landings on Phobos.

2026-10-20 05:59 UTC