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Simulated collisions reveal how Phobos could preserve rocks blasted off Mars

Simulated collisions reveal how Phobos could preserve rocks blasted off Mars
Phys.org Thursday 12 November 2026, 17:20 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

Mars has two small moons, Phobos and Deimos, but their origins remain uncertain. Were they asteroids captured by Mars' gravity, or did they form from debris following a giant impact on the planet?

Mars has two small moons, Phobos and Deimos, but their origins remain uncertain. Were they asteroids captured by Mars' gravity, or did they form from debris following a giant impact on the planet?
Phobos (ORG) Mars Mars (LOCATION) Deimos (PERSON) Mars (LOCATION)
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