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Asteroid 1998 KY26

Coverage of Asteroid 1998 KY26 in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 6 · 06:31 UTCMost recent: Jul 6 · 06:31 UTC
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Hayabusa2topic1Japan’s Space Exploration Agency (JAXA)organization1Asteroid 98943 Torifunetopic1Asteroid Ryugutopic1Martian Moons eXploration (MMX)topic1Phobostopic1Mission Buddytopic1
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  • SCIENCEJul 6 · 06:31 UTCTHE REGISTER
    Japan’s asteroid sample retriever rapidly buzzes remote space rock

    Japan’s Hayabusa2 spacecraft completed a flyby of asteroid 98943 Torifune as part of its extended mission, following a sample return from Ryugu. JAXA aims to study Torifune’s Earth-crossing orbit for planetary defense insights and plans future missions to asteroid 1998 KY26 and Mars’ moon Phobos.