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Hayabusa2’s Next Target Is A Tiny 11 Meter Asteroid
Japan's Hayabusa2 spacecraft has identified its next objective: a small, 11-meter near-Earth asteroid known as Torifune.
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Japan successfully launches and lands reusable rocket
Japan's space agency has successfully completed the first test flight and landing of its experimental reusable rocket prototype.
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Japan space probe skims asteroid in test for planetary defense
Japan's Hayabusa2 probe has successfully completed a flyby of asteroid Torifune to test critical planetary defense technology.