NASA JAXA MMX Media Teleconference

NASA will hold a media teleconference to preview the agency’s contributions to JAXA’s (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission. The mission is scheduled to launch from JAXA’s Tanegashima Space Center in Japan on Monday, Oct. 19 EDT (Tuesday, Oct. 20 JST).

Participants in the briefing, who will provide an overview of the mission and NASA’s contributions, include:
- Lindsay Hays, acting director, Planetary Science Division, NASA Headquarters in Washington
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Countdown Timer - NASA JAXA MMX Media Teleconference

Get ready for an exciting glimpse into the future of space exploration! On Thursday, October 15, 2026, NASA will host a media teleconference to preview its significant contributions to the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's (JAXA) Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission. This groundbreaking mission aims to unravel the mysteries surrounding Mars' moons and is set to launch from JAXA's Tanegashima Space Center. Join experts, including Lindsay Hays from NASA's Planetary Science Division, as they delve into the mission's objectives and NASA's vital role. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn more about humanity's quest to explore the cosmos. Keep track of the excitement with our countdown timer, marking the days until this pivotal event in space exploration!

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There are exactly 5 days left until NASA JAXA MMX Media Teleconference, which is 133 hours or 8006 minutes.

NASA JAXA MMX Media Teleconference will take place on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 08:00 PM.

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