@biden_worldnewsNo country has ever touched down on Phobos, one of Mars' moons. Japan is going for that first landing this October, with the goal of figuring out if life ever existed on Mars and how the moons around it came to be.
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Japan Phobos mission October
Photo by @biden_worldnews· Aug 23, 2026· Photo 1 of 2· News
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The focus is the moon Phobos, one of Mars's moons. It is shown in space against a black background. The surface is heavily cratered and textured with grooves. The mood is scientific and awe-inspiring.
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