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Health & Science6d 19h ago

Japan will launch an uncrewed probe named Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) in October to explore Mars's two moons, Phobos and Deimos.

Mars

Who
Japan
What
Japan will launch an uncrewed probe named Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) in October to explore Mars's two moons, Phobos and Deimos.
When
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:46:00 GMT · 6d 19h ago
Where
Mars ·
Why
The probe may help unlock the origins of the solar system and life on Earth.
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The launch of the MMX probe by Japan represents a significant step in space exploration, potentially yielding new insights into the formation of the solar system and the origins of life.

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