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Martian Moon eXplorer (MMX)

upcomingH3-24 | Martian Moon eXplorer (MMX)

MMX is a Japanese scientific mission to land on Phobos, one of the two moons of Mars, to collect samples before bringing them back to Earth. The mission includes a small French/German rover to explore the surface of Phobos.

Overview

Date / time
October 31, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC
Outcome
upcoming
Launch site
Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-2
Mission
Martian Moon eXplorer (MMX)
Mission type
Planetary Science
Orbit achieved
Mars Orbit
Launch vehicle
H3-24 →
Launch provider
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries →