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JAXA launches MMX mission to sample Martian moon Phobos

Original: The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has officially launched the Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission, an in

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency has launched its Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission, an international effort to collect samples from the Martian moon Phobos. The spacecraft aims to gather at least 10 grams of regolith and return it to Earth by 2031, promising new insight into the origin of Mars and its moons.

Why now: The launch of a major sample-return mission to Mars's largest moon marks a significant milestone in space exploration.

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• The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has officially launched the Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission, an international collaborative effort to retrieve samples from the Martian moon Phobos. By targeting at least 10 grams of regolith for return to Earth by 2031, the… · aishaahmed1994 · 2

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