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Japan launches mission to make first return trip to Mars

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Context

What happened: Japan is leading a mission to make the first return trip to Mars, with the voyage due to launch early Tuesday morning Japan time. Why it matters: The mission will be watched for further potential signs of life on the red planet.

What changed

Japan is leading a mission to make the first return trip to Mars, with the voyage due to launch early Tuesday morning Japan time.

Why it matters

The mission will be watched for further potential signs of life on the red planet.

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