JAXA's Hayabusa2 Probe Observes Asteroid Torifune's Unique Shape

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Published: 2026-07-07T19:36:00Z
Category: science
Source: DAWN.COM
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The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's Hayabusa2 mission recently conducted a close flyby of the asteroid Torifune, capturing images that reveal its distinctive "snowman-like" appearance. This mission not only provides valuable data on near-Earth asteroids but also contributes to the development of planetary defense technologies.

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