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Japan to launch probe for Mars moons in October - The Japan Times

Japan to launch probe for Mars moons in October The Japan Times Japan is sending a spacecraft to land on Phobos, where gravity is about 1,700 times weaker than Earth’s. MMX will collect more than 10 grams of material and return it to Australia in 2031 — the...

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Japan to launch probe for Mars moons in October The Japan Times Japan is sending a spacecraft to land on Phobos, where gravity is about 1,700 times weaker than Earth’s. MMX will collect more than 10 grams of material and return it to Australia in 2031 — the...

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Japan to launch probe for Mars moons in October The Japan Times Japan is sending a spacecraft to land on Phobos, where gravity is about 1,700 times weaker than Earth’s. MMX will collect more than 10 grams of material and return it to Australia in 2031 — the...

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  • Japan to launch probe for Mars moons in October The Japan Times Japan is sending a spacecraft to land on Phobos, where gravity is about 1,700 times weaker than Earth’s.
  • MMX will collect more than 10 grams of material and return it to Australia in 2031 — the...
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  1. Published · Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:46:00 GMT
  2. Fetched by Nuzenio · Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:24:12 GMT
  3. Latest update · Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:24:12 GMT

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This science report matters because science coverage can affect research priorities, public understanding, education, funding, and future technology. It is currently attributed to The Japan Times; readers should open the publisher link for the complete report and latest updates.

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