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Which Martian moon is the sample-collection target of JAXA’s MMX mission launched in October 2026?
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AEuropa
BPhobos
CTitan
DGanymede
Correct Answer: B. Phobos
Introduction
Japan’s MMX launch was part of the news leading into 21 October. The mission connects a spacecraft, a Martian moon and a launch vehicle. The actual launch date remains 20 October, not the daily-compilation date.
Explanation
Correct answer: B — Phobos. Phobos is the stated sample-collection target. The question concerns a moon of Mars, so naming a moon from another planetary system cannot satisfy it. Also separate observing an object from landing on it and collecting samples: a mission may study several bodies while having one principal sampling destination. JAXA’s Martian Moons eXploration mission launched on 20 October 2026 from Tanegashima aboard H3 Flight No. 10. It aims to collect material from Phobos and bring samples to Earth while studying the Martian system. Phobos and Deimos are moons of Mars, not independent planets. Official source: JAXA
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