There were not one, but two asteroid encounters this weekend
Space agencies and observers report two distinct asteroid encounters occurring over the July 4 weekend.
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JAXA’s Hayabusa 2 space probe has completed a close-range flyby of the asteroid Torifune. The maneuver was confirmed by mission officials earlier today.
Coverage from The Japan News and Ars Technica emphasizes the timing of these events, noting that two separate asteroid encounters occurred over the course of the weekend.
Future developments remain dependent on data transmission from the Hayabusa 2 probe. Official reports do not yet specify the full scope of scientific findings gathered during these encounters.
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Quick answers
What is the status of the Hayabusa 2 probe?
The probe successfully conducted a close-range flyby of the asteroid Torifune.
How many asteroid encounters occurred this weekend?
According to coverage, there were two distinct encounters.
What data was collected during the flyby?
Coverage does not yet specify the nature or content of the data collected during the event.
Coverage (2)
- JAXA’s Hayabusa 2 Space Probe Successfully Conducts Close-Range Flyby of Asteroid Torifune The Japan News · 6h ago
- There were not one, but two asteroid encounters this weekend Ars Technica · 6h ago
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