MMX (Martian Moons eXploration)
Sample-return mission to Phobos. It aims to be the first spacecraft to land on Phobos and bring samples home.
Timeline
Launch date setAAug 2026
MMX launches on H3BOct 19, 2026 (US)
Arrives at MarsCAug 2027
Phobos samples return to EarthD2031
A Aug 2026 Launch date set
B Oct 19, 2026 (US) MMX launches on H3
C Aug 2027 Arrives at MarsIN PROGRESS
D 2031 Phobos samples return to Earth
In the News
Japan's MMX is on its way to bring home a piece of PhobosOct 19, 2026