JOURNAL ARTICLE

Space missions set out to uncover the secrets of the solar system.

  • Published In: New Scientist, 2026, v. 269, n. 3576. P. 15 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Wilkins, Alex 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses upcoming missions aimed at exploring the moons of Mars, Phobos and Deimos, and the planet Mercury. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is set to launch the Martian Moons eXploration spacecraft, which will investigate the origins of Mars's moons and collect samples from Phobos, with results expected by 2031. Concurrently, the BepiColombo mission, a collaboration between the European Space Agency (ESA) and JAXA, will enter orbit around Mercury, allowing for detailed imaging and analysis of the planet's surface and magnetic environment. These missions aim to enhance understanding of planetary evolution and the history of the solar system. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:New Scientist. 2026/01, Vol. 269, Issue 3576, p15
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0262-4079
  • DOI:10.1016/s0262-4079(26)00012-6
  • Accession Number:190597083
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