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Japan MMX mission to land on Phobos and Deimos and return samples

March 30, 2026Truthful

Truthful argues Japan's MMX could become the first probe to land on Mars's moons and the first to return a sample from the Martian system, framing it as the most exciting Mars mission in decades.

A reminder that Japan is preparing the greatest Mars mission to happen in the last 20 years!
MMX will attempt a landing on Phobos and Deimos hopefully becoming the first ever probe to land on either of the Martian moons.
One of the most exciting missions to launch this year and easily the coolest Mars mission in the last 20 years.
If successful, Japan will become the first nation to retreive a sample from the Martian system!
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