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The IDEFIX rover and JAXA’s mission to the moons of Mars

March 25, 2024

Japan is planning to launch a mission to the moons of Mars in 2026. It will have a rover on board named after the brave and clever dog from the Asterix and Obelix comics. IDEFIX will venture into unknown territory if it successfully lands on Phobos.

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