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Hayabusa2 spacecraft to perform ultra-close flyby of asteroid on July 5

Hayabusa2 spacecraft to perform ultra-close flyby of asteroid on July 5

The Hayabusa2 spacecraft is scheduled for a high-speed, ultra-close flyby of asteroid Torifune on 5 July 2026. This mission extension serves as a test for rapid reconnaissance capabilities essential for future planetary defense.

Science ·28 Jun 2026, 22:35 ·Niko Vale 3 min read