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(Martian Moons Exploration)
(Japanese probe to bring back a sample of a Martian moon)

MMX (for Martian Moons Exploration) is a planned probe of the Martian moons, Phobos and Deimos). Plans are to launch in 2024 to reach Mars in 2025, land on Phobos, fly by Deimos, and send a return capsule to reach Earth in 2029.

Instruments include:

Some proposed instruments:

Further reading: