United KingdomA Japanese spacecraft named Martian Moons Exploration (MMX) is set to launch on an H3 rocket from Tanegashima Space Centre, embarking on a five-year mission to Phobos, one of Mars's moons. The mission aims to collect at least 10 grams of dust and rock samples from Phobos's surface and return them to Earth for scientific study. These samples could resolve longstanding debates about Phobos's origin, whether it is a captured asteroid or debris from a massive collision involving Mars. The spacecraft includes a propulsion module, an exploration module with sample collection tools, and a return module. Once in orbit around Phobos, a small rover will survey the moon's surface to determine landing sites for sample collection. Two methods will be used to gather materials: drilling beneath the surface or using nitrogen gas to collect loose particles. The mission also includes 13 scientific instruments to analyze Phobos in detail.
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