Mars’ Moons May Hold Secrets of the Red Planet’s Past
- Forecast for 6 months: The Japanese space agency’s Mars Moons Exploration mission is scheduled to launch in 2026, but it may be delayed due to unforeseen circumstances. This delay could push back the expected timeline for collecting samples from Phobos.
- Forecast for 1 year: The Mars Moons Exploration mission is expected to provide valuable insights into the origins of Phobos and Deimos. If the shredded asteroid hypothesis is supported, it could lead to a new understanding of how moons form around planets.
- Forecast for 5 years: The discovery of Phobos’ and Deimos’ origins could have significant implications for the search for life beyond Earth. If the moons are found to be the remains of an asteroid, it could suggest that life-bearing asteroids may have existed in the past.
- Forecast for 10 years: The study of Phobos and Deimos could lead to a greater understanding of the formation and evolution of the solar system. This knowledge could be used to inform the search for exoplanets and exomoons, potentially leading to the discovery of life beyond our solar system.
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