Japan launched a spacecraft on Tuesday on a five-year mission to explore Mars' mysterious moons, Phobos and Deimos, and bring back samples for the first time. The $578 million project aims to deliver dust, soil and rocks to Earth in 2031, potentially shedding light on how the moons formed and the origins of life.
A Japanese spacecraft rocketed towards Mars on Tuesday on an unprecedented quest to explore its mysterious moons and bring back samples.
