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Japan launches MMX mission to collect samples from Mars moon Phobos

The spacecraft is scheduled to survey both Martian moons and return at least 10 grams of material to Earth in 2031.

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Artist's concept of JAXA's MMX spacecraft with the Martian moon Phobos and planet Mars in the background
Artist's concept of JAXA's MMX spacecraft with the Martian moon Phobos and planet Mars in the background NASA · Public domain (NASA)

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