Japan’s Hayabusa2 Probe Successfully Flies By Asteroid Torifune in Planetary Defense Test
Japan's Hayabusa2 spacecraft successfully performed a close-approach flyby of the asteroid Torifune, passing within approximately one kilometer of the celestial body to test planetary defense capabilities. The mission represents a critical step in planetary defense, as the agency evaluates the ability to detect and characterize near-Earth objects (NEOs) that could pose a threat to Earth. … Read more
