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A Chinese spacecraft is preparing to investigate an asteroid that has puzzled scientists for years due to its potential origin as a piece of the Moon.

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Who
scientists
What
A Chinese spacecraft is preparing to investigate an asteroid that has puzzled scientists for years due to its potential origin as a piece of the Moon.
When
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:16:00 GMT · 2h 55m ago
Where
Earth orbit ·
Why
The asteroid's origin is unknown and has been a subject of scientific inquiry.
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This investigation could provide new insights into the formation and history of the Moon and Earth's near-Earth objects.

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