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Japan’s space agency shows off samples collected from asteroid Ryugu
Japan’s Hayabusa2 probe returns its asteroid sample to Earth
Japan’s Hayabusa2 probe attempts its final asteroid landing at 9:15 PM ET
Back in February, Japan's second asteroid-exploring spacecraft touched down on the asteroid Ryugu to collect samples that it will bring back to Earth. Tonight, Hayabusa2 is making its final sample collection attempt, where it will try to collect mate...
Watch the Hayabusa2 probe touch down on asteroid Ryugu
Back in February, the Hayabusa2 spacecraft touched down on asteroid Ryugu to collect samples for scientists back home. Now, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has released a video of the brief contact between the probe and its target asteroid...
Japanese Rover’s Images Show No Signs of Smooth Area on Asteroid Ryugu
New images taken from Japanese pair of rovers show that the surface of asteroid Ryugu is very uneven and rocky. Although the asteroid’s rugged surface is no surprise, it could present challenges for...
Japanese Rover’s Images Show No Signs of Smooth Area on Asteroid Ryugu
New images taken from Japanese pair of rovers show that the surface of asteroid Ryugu is very uneven and rocky. Although the asteroid’s rugged surface is no surprise, it could present challenges for...
Japan Delays Spacecraft Landing on Asteroid Ryugu Surface
Japan's space agency has announced a delay in Hayabusa2 spacecraft’s touchdown on asteroid Ryugu's surface. The surface of asteroid Ryugu is extremely rocky, which makes it difficult for spacecraft...
Japan Delays Spacecraft Landing on Asteroid Ryugu Surface
Japan's space agency has announced a delay in Hayabusa2 spacecraft’s touchdown on asteroid Ryugu's surface. The surface of asteroid Ryugu is extremely rocky, which makes it difficult for spacecraft...
Hayabusa2 probe landing delayed due to rugged asteroid surface
The Hayabusa2 spacecraft, launched by Japan's space agency JAXA, is currently studying the diamond-shaped asteroid Ryugu. After close examination of the target, a landing site was selected and touchdown for the probe was set for late October. But now...