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Japanese Spacecraft Launches Mission to Retrieve Samples from Martian Moon

  • The mission, led by Japan, targets Phobos, the larger of Mars' two moons.
  • Scheduled to launch on Monday, it aims to bring back the first samples from a Martian moon.
  • The spacecraft is part of the Martian Moons Exploration (MMX) mission.
  • The mission could provide valuable insights into the Martian system.
  • Live coverage of the launch is available through various media outlets.
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