Japan's Martian moon mission probe operating normally after launch: JAXA
JAXA has confirmed that its Martian Moons Exploration (MMX) spacecraft is functioning normally following its successful launch. The mission aims to collect samples from the Martian moon Phobos and return them to Earth by 2031.
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This mission represents a significant milestone in space exploration, potentially providing new insights into the origins of the Martian system.
TOKYO: (Bernama-Kyodo): The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) on Wednesday (Oct 21) confirmed that a spacecraft launched the previous day on a world-first mission to collect samples from one of Mars' moons is operating normally, Kyodo News reported.
The agency said the basic functions of the probe, including solar power generation, attitude control and communications, are functioning without issues.
The probe was carried aboard H3 rocket No 10 for the Martian Moons Exploration mission and placed into its planned orbit on Tuesday.
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