2 probe reaches target asteroid, starts scientific exploration

China's Tianwen-2 probe has reached the asteroid 2016HO3 after a year-long journey to begin scientific exploration. The mission aims to collect samples and study the asteroid's composition as part of a decade-long space exploration project.
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Advancements in asteroid sample-return missions contribute to our understanding of the solar system's formation and planetary science.
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The report is a technical summary of a space mission based on official CNSA announcements.
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