Mars moons Phobos and Deimos could be debris from a shredded asteroid, suggests study
As per the recent study, Mars’ moons, may have originated from debris left behind after an asteroid was torn apart by the planet’s gravity. He theorizes that an asteroid was initially captured by Mars’ gravity but was later shredded into a debris ring, which eventually coalesced into the two moons. Upcoming mission may solve the mystery The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s Mars Moons Exploration mission, scheduled for launch in 2026, aims to analyze samples from Phobos. This mission could determine whether the moons’ composition matches Mars, supporting the collision theory, or contains water-rich compounds, suggesting they are remnants of an asteroid. The MMX mission’s findings could not only unravel the origins of Mars’ moons but also provide broader insights into moon formation around exoplanets, enhancing our understanding of planetary systems.
Mars is destroying its moon Phobos as surface hints gravity is tearing it apart
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