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Japan to launch historic round-trip mission to Mars moon

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Briefings

Japan is launching the MMX mission to the Mars moon Phobos using the H3 rocket from Tanegashima Space Center on October 20, 2026, at 4:41 AM. This marks a historic round-trip mission, with the launch scheduled for Tuesday as confirmed by the provided evidence.

Key points

• The H3 rocket will carry the MMX mission to Phobos from Tanegashima Space Center.
• The launch date is October 20, 2026, at 4:41 AM.

Context

This mission represents a significant milestone in Japanese space exploration, utilizing the H3 rocket to reach Mars' moon Phobos for the first time.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the launch date, time, and rocket; no details on the mission's scientific objectives, payload specifications, or historical context are provided.

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