Saturday, June 20, 2026

Making Sense Of Mars’ Tiny Moon Of Phobos

The large impact crater known as Stickney is the largest crater on the Martian moon Phobos. Credit:  NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona

Understanding the Martian moon of Phobos’ origin hinges on decoding its interior. Japan’s Martian Moons Exploration (MMX) mission due for launch in late 2026 should help.



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