Hayabusa 2 mission

[publiusr]

SOHO occasionally spots comets being slungshot away. No good for touchdowns being even faster—but one might be extrasolar. Japan could keep in touch with the SOHO guys perhaps.

 

[Flyaway]

JAXA: Flyby of asteroid Torifune on July 5, 2026 [Dec 19]

 

[FighterJock]

Something to look forward to come June 5 2026.

 

[Flyaway]

Asteroid Torifune imaged by Hayabusa 2:

View: https://youtu.be/UWgUKUw2SrE