🚀 Space & Astronomy Oct 19, 2026 · Jeff Gardner

Martian Sample-Return Mission Launches

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NASA is playing a key role in a JAXA mission that could return a sample from the Mars system for the first time in history. The Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission launched October 20 from Japan. It is scheduled to arrive near the Martian moons Phobos and Deimos in August 2027. The spacecraft will collect…
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