ScienceJapanThe IDEFIX rover and JAXA’s mission to the moons of Mars04:23This browser does not support the video element.ScienceJapan03/25/2024March 25, 2024Japan is planning to launch a mission to the moons of Mars in 2026. It will have a rover on board named after the brave and clever dog from the Asterix and Obelix comics. IDEFIX will venture into unknown territory if it successfully lands on Phobos.Copy linkAdvertisement