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Japan's MMX mission to collect samples from Mars moon Phobos

Original: Japan's MMX mission set to grab a piece of Mars's moon Phobos

Japan's Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission is preparing to land on Phobos, the larger of Mars's two moons, and return samples to Earth. It will be the first mission to bring material back from the Martian system, offering clues about the moons' origin and the early solar system.

Why now: The mission is at a key stage ahead of its launch, drawing attention to Japan's growing role in planetary exploration.

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• Japan's MMX mission set to grab a piece of Mars's moon Phobos · BBC

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