Asteroid Named After Botanist Kuang Tingyun
An asteroid has been named after Chinese botanist Kuang Tingyun, honoring her pioneering photosynthesis research, approved by the IAU before Monday’s ceremony.
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Tianwen-2 Targets Unique Asteroid 2016HO3
China’s Tianwen-2 mission will sample asteroid 2016HO3, a one-of-a-kind celestial body with a unique orbit that could unveil secrets of our early solar system.
China’s Tianwen-2: Daring Quest Amid Space Uncertainties
China’s Tianwen-2 embarks on a daring mission to sample asteroid 2016HO3 and explore main-belt comet 311P amid technical challenges.
Tianwen-2 Rockets: China’s Bold Journey Into the Cosmos
China’s Tianwen-2 mission blasts off on a decade-long journey, exploring near-Earth asteroids and distant comets to unlock cosmic secrets.
Tianwen-2 Takes Off: China’s Bold Asteroid Mission
China’s Tianwen-2 mission embarks on a daring journey to collect asteroid and comet samples, unlocking secrets of our early solar system.
Tianwen-2: China’s Bold Asteroid Quest
China’s Tianwen-2 mission launches on a decade-long journey to retrieve asteroid samples and unlock cosmic secrets!
Tianwen-2 Mission: A 9.5-Year Deep Space Adventure
Tianwen-2 launches a 9.5-year deep space mission to explore near-Earth asteroid 2016 HO3 and comet 311P.
Tianwen-2 Mission Launch: Asteroid Adventure Begins May 29
China’s Tianwen-2 mission, its first asteroid flyby and sample-return operation, is set for launch on May 29—marking a milestone in space exploration!
China Launches Tianwen-2: Asteroid Sample-Return Mission
China launches its first asteroid mission, Tianwen-2, to sample near-Earth asteroid 2016 HO3 and explore main-belt comet 311P.
China’s Telescopes Snap Falling Asteroid 2024 XA1 🌠
China’s observatories captured stunning images of asteroid 2024 XA1 as it fell to Earth, marking a major step in early asteroid detection and planetary defense efforts. 🌠