Mars mission targets moon rock samples

Published Wednesday 26 April 2017 - 15:00 Modified Wednesday 26 April 2017 - 15:00

A joint space mission by France and Japan could be the first to bring back samples of Mars moon rock as the countries have signed a deal for a landing in 2024.
They would send a Japanese lander to Phobos, one of the two Martian moons, and return with samples. France would supply the instruments to complete the mission.

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