ScienceJapan launches mission to explore Mars’ moons and return samples
Japan launched a spacecraft on Tuesday for a five-year mission to explore Phobos and Deimos and bring back samples for the first time. The $578 million project aims to return dust, soil and rocks to Earth in 2031, potentially offering clues about the moons’ formation and the origins of life.
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Japan launches mission to explore Mars’ moons and return samples
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