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China launches Tianwen-2 mission to sample near Earth asteroid

Written by  Andrew Jones Wednesday, 28 May 2025 17:49
China's Long March 3B rocket launches the Tianwen-2 asteroid and comet mission from Xichang Satellite Launch Center at night, with bright orange flames and smoke illuminating the pad.

China launched its second planetary exploration mission Wednesday, sending Tianwen-2 to sample a near Earth asteroid and later survey a main belt comet.

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