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Is Mars Missing a Moon?

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The Mysterious Fate of Mars' Moons

This chapter delves into the unique characteristics of Mars' moons, Phobos and Deimos, and presents research indicating the existence of larger moons that were destroyed by tidal forces. It also highlights the eventual fate of Phobos as it spirals toward Mars, set to collide in a few million years.

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