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Torifune
Coverage of Torifune in the Nexus archive.
- Nasa knows how to deflect an asteroid. Can Japan’s Hayabusa2 pull it off?
Japan's Hayabusa2 probe successfully flew within 800 meters of asteroid Torifune, demonstrating its asteroid defense capabilities and contributing to Earth's protection from cosmic threats. The mission highlights Japan's growing space technology and 'goodwill science' efforts.
- Cosmic conjoined twins, caught on camera
The cosmic conjoined twins, known as Torifune, were captured on camera. Before the photograph, very little was known about Torifune, except that it was an intriguing speck hurtling through the solar system.