Mars-Mission: „Idefix“ fliegt zu Marsmond – Japanische Mission gestartet
Erstmals sollen Proben von einem der Monde des Mars zur Erde geholt werden. Mit an Bord der ins Weltall geschossenen Raumsonde: ein kleiner deutsch-französischer Rover namens „Idefix“.
Japan's "Idefix" rover, part of the Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission, has embarked on its journey to Mars, specifically targeting the Martian moon Phobos. Launched from Japans Tanegashima Space Center aboard an H3 rocket, the mission aims to study Phobos' origin, whether it's an asteroid captured by Mars' gravity or formed from a meteorite impact on Mars.
MMX will also gather data to understand the formation of Mars and the solar system, as well as develop technologies for future exploration. The rover is expected to touch down on Phobos in 2029, while the MMX spacecraft returns samples to Earth in 2031.
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