China’s Tianwen-2 Launches Ambitious 10-Year Asteroid Mission
China’s Tianwen-2 probe launched successfully, kicking off a 10-year mission to sample asteroid 2016HO3 and explore comet 311P in a groundbreaking “Long March” of space exploration.
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China’s Tianwen-2 Mission Arrives at Launch Site for 2025 Asteroid Exploration
China’s Tianwen-2 probe has reached the Xichang Launch Center, gearing up for its 2025 launch to collect asteroid samples and explore a comet.
Spectacular Fireball: Asteroid Lights Up Sky in Remote Russia’s Yakutia
A spectacular asteroid fireball lit up the sky in Russia’s remote Yakutia region, captivating residents and showcasing advanced space alert systems.
Earth’s ‘Mini Moon’ 2024 PT5 to Part Ways in January
Earth’s temporary ‘mini moon’ asteroid 2024 PT5 is set to depart in January, with NASA tracking its journey to better understand its lunar origins.
Earth to Gain Temporary ‘Mini Moon’ Asteroid for Two Months
A school bus-sized asteroid, dubbed a ‘mini moon,’ will orbit Earth for nearly two months, offering a rare celestial event detected by astronomers.