Japan's Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) spacecraft is scheduled for launch on 20 October to collect samples from Phobos, aiming to resolve a century-old mystery about the moon's origin.
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01Summary
- 01The MMX mission will launch on 20 October to Mars's largest moon, Phobos.
- 02The spacecraft aims to bring back samples from Phobos to Earth.
- 03Scientists hope the samples will solve a mystery about Phobos's formation that has puzzled researchers for over 100 years.
02Why it matters
This mission could provide definitive answers about how Phobos formed, shedding light on the history of the Martian system and potentially informing future exploration of Mars.
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