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Veteran ESA probe to support Japan's 2027 Phobos mission

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The European Space Agency's (ESA) Mars Express probe is set to support Japan's upcoming Phobos mission, known as MMX. This mission is scheduled to arrive at Phobos in 2027. The Mars Express, an older spacecraft, has had its operational life extended, allowing it to potentially assist with the MMX mission. AI

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Veteran ESA probe to support Japan's 2027 Phobos mission

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  1. The Register — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Richard Speed ·

    Veteran ESA probe rolls out welcome mat for Japan's Phobos mission

    Mars Express could support MMX's 2027 arrival as another 'last ever' extension keeps old spacecraft in flight

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Veteran ESA probe rolls out welcome mat for Japan's Phobos mission Mars Express could support MMX's 2027 arrival as another 'last ever' extension keeps old spac

    Veteran ESA probe rolls out welcome mat for Japan's Phobos mission Mars Express could support MMX's 2027 arrival as another 'last ever' extension keeps old spacecraft in flight https://www. theregister.com/science/2026/1 0/22/veteran-esa-probe-rolls-out-welcome-mat-for-japans-pho…

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