JAXA's MMX mission is set to launch October 19, 2026, for a Phobos sample-return attempt
ESA says it is contributing deep-space communication technology and ground station support to the mission.
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ESA says JAXA's Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission is set to launch October 19, 2026, and will attempt a world-first sample return from Phobos, a moon of Mars. ESA is contributing deep-space communication technology and ground station support.
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