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Japan's Ambitious Mission to Sample a Martian Moon Faces Challenges Ahead

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Japan's Ambitious Mission to Sample a Martian Moon Faces Challenges Ahead

Japan to launch spacecraft on a mission to get samples from a Martian moon

The Washington Times

Japan to launch spacecraft on a mission to get samples from a Martian moon

Japan is set to launch a spacecraft on the world's first mission to bring back samples from Phobos, one of the two small, potato-shaped moons orbiting Mars.

Japan to launch spacecraft on a mission to get samples from a Martian moon

CNBC-TV18

Japan to launch spacecraft on a mission to get samples from a Martian moon

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s launch of the spacecraft Tuesday on a new Japanese mainstay H-3 rocket comes as the United States, China and others consider sending astronauts to Mars.

Japan's Mars moon mission aims to bring samples home despite Phobos’ treacherous, low gravity terrain

Hindustan Times

Japan's Mars moon mission aims to bring samples home despite Phobos’ treacherous, low gravity terrain

Japan leads the international mission that includes equipment and communications support from NASA and other national space agencies.

Japan to launch historic round-trip mission to Mars moon

The Straits Times

Japan to launch historic round-trip mission to Mars moon

It could also help lay the groundwork for eventual human exploration.

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