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From these observations, the scientists suggest that Phobos is actually a comet that Mars' gravitational field captured in the distance past.

Mars’ Moon May Not Be What We Think, Scientists Claim

By Sharon Adarlo

Phobos has always puzzled astronomers for its asteroid like qualities. Now, using the ESA's Mars Express spacecraft, they've peered beneath its surface.

Probe Detects “Unknown Features” Inside Martian Moon Phobos

By Frank Landymore

China's Tianwen-1 spacecraft has taken an incredible image of Phobos, one of the two moons orbiting Mars, from just 3,160 miles away.

China Takes Incredible Close Up Shot of Mars’ Moon Phobos

By Victor Tangermann

Building on existing research, researchers suggest that Mars' moon Deimos will likely be split up into tiny rocks, forming a ring around the planet.

Science & Energy

New Research: Mars May Have Once Had Rings

By Victor Tangermann

Japanese space agency JAXA announced today it has greenlit a sample return mission to the Martian moon Phobos called the Martian Moons Exploration mission.

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Japan Gives the ‘Go’ to Sample Return Mission to Mars Moon

By Victor Tangermann

NASA's Oddysey spacecraft recently captured some colorful candids of the Martian moon, Phobos. Here's what makes the snapshots so sweet.

New Photos of Mars’ Moon Phobos “Look Like Candy.” Here’s Why.

Little Big Splat: Giant Impact May Have Formed the Moons of Mars

Little Big Splat: Giant Impact May Have Formed the Moons of Mars

By Jelor Gallego

Mars to Gain a Ring In Exchange For One of its Moons

Mars to Gain a Ring In Exchange For One of its Moons