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China conducts parachute tests for asteroid sample return mission

Written by  Andrew Jones Monday, 26 June 2023 15:16
Render of the ZhengHe near-Earth asteroid/comet orbiter spacecraft.

China’s main space contractor has conducted several successful high-altitude parachute deployment tests as part of plans to collect asteroid samples and deliver them safely to Earth.

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