Japan’s Asteroid Sample Return Mission On Way Back To Earth

Credit: Ryugu: JAXA
Upon its return, it is to release its sample container for re-entry and recovery in remote Australia, though it is uncertain how much sample material is on board. Surface and subsurface material collection operations conducted with Hayabusa 2 touchdowns on Feb. 22 and July 11 of this year are...

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