Japan's MMX mission launches toward Martian moons Phobos and Deimos

Japan's MMX spacecraft has launched on a year-long journey to Mars, targeting the moons Phobos and Deimos. The mission will enter quasi-satellite orbit and conduct exploration, including sample collection from Phobos. This is Japan's first mission to the Martian system, marking a significant step in planetary science and international space exploration.

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