TIANWEN 2 MISSION

May 29 2025SCIENCE

China's Double Asteroid Adventure

China has just sent a spacecraft on a thrilling journey to visit two unusual objects in our solar system. This mission, called Tianwen-2, is quite the adventure. It's not just about visiting any old rocks in space. These are special types of asteroids that scientists are eager to learn more about. The first stop is an asteroid named Kamoʻoalewa. This asteroi...

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Feb 26 2025SCIENCE

China's Asteroid Adventure: Tianwen-2 Mission

China is gearing up for an exciting space adventure with the Tianwen-2 mission. This isn't just any mission; it's a two-for-one deal. First, the spacecraft will visit a near-Earth asteroid named Kamoʻoalewa. This asteroid is special because it's like a mini-moon, always hanging out near Earth. The spacecraft will use two clever methods to collect samples from this as...

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