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Japan launches first mission to collect samples from Martian moon Phobos
Japan is set to launch the world's first mission to collect samples from Phobos, a moon of Mars, with the MMX probe aiming to return samples by 2031, in collaboration with US and European space agencies.
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Space exploration has seen increasing international collaboration and competition, with several nations and private entities pursuing missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. These endeavors aim to advance scientific understanding, develop new technologies, and potentially identify resources for future space activities.
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Japan launches first mission to collect samples from Martian moon Phobos
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Reporting on the upcoming launch of Japan's groundbreaking mission to collect samples from a Martian moon.
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