P100017025

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2026/10/20

Space Transportation Systems > H3 Launch Vehicle > F10
Satellites and Spacecraft > Lunar and Planetary Exploration Spacecraft > Martian Moons eXploration (MMX)

JAXA launched the Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) spacecraft aboard H3 Launch Vehicle flight No.10 at 04:41:03 JST on October 20, 2026 from the Tanegashima Space Center. The H3 Launch Vehicle flew as planned, and approximately 71 minutes and 13 seconds after liftoff, the separation of the MMX spacecraft was confirmed. The MMX spacecraft was then injected into the predetermined orbit.

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