@thetruism · 46d ago
Japan unveils MMX spacecraft ahead of autumn launch to Martian moon Phobos
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency has showcased its Martian Moons eXploration spacecraft, which is scheduled to launch this autumn on an H3 rocket to collect samples from Phobos.
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Japan unveils MMX spacecraft ahead of autumn launch to Martian moon Phobos
- The MMX spacecraft is scheduled to launch as early as autumn 2026 on an H3 rocket.
- The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency showcased the Martian Moons eXploration spacecraft to the public.
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- Aug 16 · 5:42 PM
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The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency showcased the Martian Moons eXploration spacecraft ahead of its planned autumn 2026 launch to Phobos.
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- The exact launch date in autumn 2026.
- Whether the H3 rocket will perform flawlessly after past development hurdles.
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- Aug 16 · 5:42 PM
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The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency showcased the Martian Moons eXploration spacecraft ahead of its planned autumn 2026 launch to Phobos.
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