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Japan Prepares to Launch MMX Mission to Mars Moon Phobos

Original: Tomorrow afternoon (EDT), Japan is set to launch the remarkable MMX mission. It will study Mars's tiny moon Phobos, drop

Japan is set to launch its Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission, which will travel to Mars to study the small moon Phobos. The spacecraft will drop a rover onto Phobos's surface and return samples to Earth, promising new insights into Mars, the early solar system, and novel approaches to planetary exploration.

Why now: The launch is imminent, drawing attention from space enthusiasts and scientists anticipating the mission's ambitious sample-return goals.

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• Tomorrow afternoon (EDT), Japan is set to launch the remarkable MMX mission. It will study Mars's tiny moon Phobos, drop a rover on its surface, and bring samples back to Earth. We'll learn a lot: about Mars, the history of the solar system, and about new ways to explore.… · coreyspowell · 35

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