Tokyo, Oct 19, 2026 (AFP) - Japan space agency says MMX probe on journey towards Mars moon

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Japanese scientists said Tuesday that a space probe which aims to be the first to retrieve samples from one of Mars's moons was on its way to the Martian region, after a successful separation from its rocket. "The separation of MMX has been confirmed," the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) said in a live stream, referring to the Martian Moons eXploration probe. "MMX has detached from the H3 rocket and is beginning its journey toward the M......

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