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China's Tianwen 2 Probe Set for Asteroid Adventure

7/18/2025

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China's Tianwen 2 probe, launched on May 28, is on an exciting journey to the asteroid Kamo'oalewa, with plans to gather samples by July 2026. The China National Space Administration has shared stunning images of Earth and the moon from 590,000 kilometers away. This ambitious mission also includes a gravity slingshot maneuver toward comet 311P/PANSTARRS by 2035, promising thrilling discoveries ahead.

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China's Tianwen 2 probe, launched on May 28, is on an exciting journey to the asteroid Kamo'oalewa, with plans to gather samples by July 2026. The China National Space Administration has shared stunning images of Earth and the moon from 590,000 kilometers away. This ambitious mission also includes a gravity slingshot maneuver toward comet 311P/PANSTARRS by 2035, promising thrilling discoveries ahead.