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China's Tianwen-2 probe has rendezvoused with the near-Earth asteroid Kamoʻoalewa, also known as 2016 HO3.
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Deep space
Who
China National Space Administration
What
China's Tianwen-2 probe has rendezvoused with the near-Earth asteroid Kamoʻoalewa, also known as 2016 HO3.
When
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:20:01 GMT · 2h 49m ago
Where
Deep space ·
Why
The mission aimed to catch up with and explore the near-Earth asteroid Kamoʻoalewa.
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The successful rendezvous marks the beginning of the scientific exploration phase for China's Tianwen-2 mission, extending its deep space travel and data collection capabilities.
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