Japan’s MMX Mission 2026 to Investigate Origins of Mars’ Two Irregular Moons

Mars has two irregularly shaped moons, Phobos and Deimos, whose origins are still uncertain. Japan’s MMX mission, scheduled for 2026, aims to determine whether these moons are captured asteroids or formed from debris following a giant impact. This mission could resolve a longstanding mystery about Mars’ natural satellites.

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