Hera: Target Deimos (esa.int)

• Hera mission scope extended to include Mars moon Deimos.
• Utilizes advanced optical and thermal sensing hardware.
• Demonstrates precise deep-space maneuverability for ESA.

"The European Space Agency's Hera mission has officially expanded its scientific objectives to include the observation of Deimos, one of Mars' two moons. Following its primary investigation of the Didymos binary asteroid system, Hera will leverage its advanced sensor suite to conduct remote sensing of the Martian satellite. This operation demonstrates European frontier science capabilities in deep space navigation and planetary object characterization."