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Japan Launches Spacecraft to Explore Mars' Moons and Collect Samples

A Japanese spacecraft has been launched on a groundbreaking mission to explore Mars' moons, Phobos and Deimos, and return soil samples to Earth by 2031. This collaborative effort involves five space agencies and aims to enhance our understanding of these celestial bodies.

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