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China's Tianwen-2 spacecraft has reached Kamoʻoalewa and returned the first close-range image of the small asteroid that keeps pace with Earth.
Kamoʻoalewa
Who
China's Tianwen-2 spacecraft
What
China's Tianwen-2 spacecraft has reached Kamoʻoalewa and returned the first close-range image of the small asteroid that keeps pace with Earth.
When
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:30:54 GMT · 1h 31m ago
Where
Kamoʻoalewa ·
Why
The spacecraft was chasing Earth's tiny quasi-moon for 400 days and 1 billion kilometers.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
The mission has returned the first close-up image of the asteroid Kamoʻoalewa, which orbits Earth. New evidence has emerged that challenges the leading theory about its origin.
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