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China launches Tianwen-2 mission to sample near Earth asteroid

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China launches Tianwen-2 to sample a near Earth asteroid and later survey a main belt comet.

The asteroid and comet mission will provide China with a range of expertise in mission design and operations.

Analysis of the samples aims to reveal the nature and origin of the asteroid.

It could also contribute to planetary defense and shed light on the origins of life.

Chinese scientists have called for a strategic focus on asteroid missions.

Tianwen-2 carries 11 science payloads for studying both Kamooalew and 311P /PANSTARRS.

The comet phase of the mission will also be a test in terms of longevity of the spacecraft.

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