China's Tianwen-2 probe has arrived at Kamoʻoalewa, a quasi-satellite near Earth, aiming to collect samples that could confirm its suspected lunar origins.
Tianwen-2 was launched in May 2025
Jul 07, 2026
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What's the storyChina's Tianwen-2 spacecraft has successfully reached Kamo'oalewa, a small asteroid that orbits the Sun in tandem with Earth.
The China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced the spacecraft's arrival yesterday, marking the end of its one-billion-kilometer journey.
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