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A Chinese probe is being prepared to determine if a near-Earth asteroid is a fragment of the Moon.

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Who
China
What
A Chinese probe is being prepared to determine if a near-Earth asteroid is a fragment of the Moon.
When
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:50:00 GMT · 3h 28m ago
Where
Earth orbit ·
Why
To understand the origin of a near-Earth asteroid that travels in near lockstep with Earth.
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This mission aims to enhance understanding of the Earth-Moon system and asteroid origins.

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