Japan's space mission to Moon and Mars
Japan has launched an uncrewed space mission aimed at collecting samples from Phobos, one of Mars's moons, in order to study its formation and the origins of the solar system. The spacecraft will be launched aboard an H-3 rocket from the Tanegashima Space Center. The journey is expected to last one year, with the spacecraft approaching Phobos for three years before attempting to land on its surface to collect approximately 10 grams of samples. The mission seeks to shed light on two main theories about Phobos's formation—either as the result of a large collision or by being captured through Mars's gravity—and to provide insights into the origins of both the moons and Mars. Additionally, it aims to advance technologies for future Mars exploration.
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