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Japan is set to launch MMX, a sample-return mission to Mars’ moon Phobos

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Japan’s Martian Moons eXploration mission is scheduled to launch today, Oct. 19, on a journey to Phobos. The mission aims to return samples from the moon, and the launch is being broadcast live.

Discovered 2026-10-19T03:05:22.649023-07:00 | 2026-10-19T03:05:22.649023-07:00

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  • MMX is a Japanese sample-return mission targeting Phobos, extending space exploration beyond Mars itself to one of its moons.
  • The launch is a key mission milestone; the article identifies Oct. 19 as the scheduled launch date and notes that it can be watched live.

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