Table 3 Different orbits for landing sites selection
QSO | Period | β (deg) | Distance to Phobos center (km) | Number of landing site candidates to observe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
M | Mid-Nov/mid-Dec 2025 | 3 | 50 × 100 | 50 |
LA | Mar 2026 | − 21 | 30 × 50 | 20 |
LB’ | Apr 2026 | − 25 | 22 × 32 | 10 |
LC’ | Jul 2026 | − 17 | 20 × 27 | 5 |