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Phobos

Coverage of Phobos in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 23 · 13:00 UTCMost recent: Jul 6 · 06:31 UTC
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Hayabusa2topic1Japan’s Space Exploration Agency (JAXA)organization1Asteroid 98943 Torifunetopic1Asteroid 1998 KY26topic1Asteroid Ryugutopic1Martian Moons eXploration (MMX)topic1Mission Buddytopic1Japanplace1MMX sample-return missiontopic1Tanegashima launch siteplace1
Recent coverage
  • SCIENCEJul 6 · 06:31 UTCTHE REGISTER
    Japan’s asteroid sample retriever rapidly buzzes remote space rock

    Japan’s Hayabusa2 spacecraft completed a flyby of asteroid 98943 Torifune as part of its extended mission, following a sample return from Ryugu. JAXA aims to study Torifune’s Earth-crossing orbit for planetary defense insights and plans future missions to asteroid 1998 KY26 and Mars’ moon Phobos.

  • SCIENCEApr 23 · 13:00 UTCSPACE.COM
    Japan's audacious sample-return mission to the Mars moon Phobos has made it to the launch pad

    Japan's MMX sample-return mission to the Mars moon Phobos has arrived at its Tanegashima launch site, with a planned launch in November or December 2026. The mission aims to collect and return samples from Phobos, marking a significant step in planetary exploration.