Japan's Hayabusa2 space probe flies by asteroid Torifune at close range
Japan's Hayabusa2 space probe successfully completed a close-range flyby of the asteroid Torifune to test planetary defense technologies. The mission aims to improve navigation accuracy for future efforts to mitigate asteroid collision risks.
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Advancements in planetary defense are essential for protecting Earth from potential near-Earth object impacts.
TOKYO - Japan's Hayabusa2 space probe made what is believed to be a close flyby of the asteroid Torifune on Sunday, the country's space agency said.
The report is a straightforward account of a space agency mission with no political bias.
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