# Japan Launches Mission to Study Martian Moon

https://hackaday.com/2026/10/22/japan-launches-mission-to-study-martian-moon/

Japan's MMX mission targets Phobos and Deimos. It aims to study their formation and structure. A rover will land in 2029, with sample return by 2031.

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#mars #moon #japan #space

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Created: 2026-10-22T14:37:21.240422+00:00

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