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Japan launches MMX mission to Mars moon Phobos
Original: Japan launches historic MMX sample-return mission to Mars' moon Phobos (video)
Japan has launched its MMX (Martian Moons eXploration) spacecraft, a historic mission aiming to land on Phobos, collect samples from the Martian moon, and return them to Earth. If successful, it would be the first mission to bring material back from a moon of Mars, offering new clues about the origin of Phobos and the solar system.
Why now: The successful launch of a first-of-its-kind sample-return mission to Mars' moon Phobos is drawing attention from the space community.
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