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Sampling a Martian Moon [1]

A Japanese mission, MMX, shown in this artist's concept, is scheduled for launch in about a year. It will land on Phobos, the largest moon of Mars, and gather a few grams of material. Return to Earth is scheduled for 2029. The mission also will scan the other Martian moon, Deimos (upper right). [NASA]

Mars Samples
artist's concept of mmx spacecraft with mars moons in background
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