Hayabusa2 gets extended mission

[Unitron48]

The Japanese spacecraft Hayabusa2 is currently returning from asteroid Ryugu, bringing rock samples back to Earth: https://www.space.com/japan-asteroid-mi ... 2-extended

After dropping off the sample in December, the spacecraft will swing back out into space to visit a new asteroid target: 1998 KY26 in 2031

Great use of an already incredible mission!

Dave

[AntennaGuy]

Hayabusa2 is back. See
https://pjmedia.com/culture/bryan-prest ... h-n1218745
and
https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asi ... 00-million
among others.