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H3-24 | Martian Moon eXplorer (MMX)

Launch by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. MMX is a Japanese scientific mission to land on Phobos, one of the two moons of Mars, to collect samples before bringing them back to Earth.

The mission includes a small French/German rover to explore the surface of Phobos. From Tanegashima Space Center, Japan.
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Countdown Timer - H3-24 | Martian Moon eXplorer (MMX)

Get ready for an extraordinary journey as we count down to the launch of the Martian Moon eXplorer (MMX) on Monday, October 19, 2026! This groundbreaking mission, orchestrated by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, aims to land on Phobos, one of Mars' captivating moons. The MMX is set to collect invaluable samples from the surface and return them to Earth, providing insights into the mysteries of our solar system. Accompanying the mission is a small French/German rover, designed to explore Phobos' intriguing terrain. As the countdown timer ticks down, anticipation builds for what could be a monumental leap in space exploration. Join us in tracking this exciting event from the Tanegashima Space Center in Japan—your adventure into the cosmos starts here!

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There are exactly 14 days left until H3-24 | Martian Moon eXplorer (MMX), which is 352 hours or 21164 minutes.

H3-24 | Martian Moon eXplorer (MMX) will take place on Monday, October 19, 2026 at 07:41 PM.

Use our real-time countdown to precisely track the time remaining until H3-24 | Martian Moon eXplorer (MMX).

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