The eagerly anticipated Tianwen-2 probe has landed at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, marking a significant step forward in China's space exploration ambitions. 🚀
Scheduled for launch in the first half of 2025, Tianwen-2 is set to embark on an exciting mission to collect samples from the near-Earth asteroid 2016 HO3 and explore the mysterious comet 311P. This mission aims to provide valuable insights into the composition and behavior of these celestial bodies, potentially shedding light on the early solar system. 🪐
The China National Space Administration (CNSA) assured that all facilities at the launch site are in excellent condition and that preparatory work is progressing smoothly, keeping the mission on track as planned. Stay tuned as Tianwen-2 gears up to make history in space exploration! 🌟
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China's Tianwen-2 asteroid sample mission arrives at launch site
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