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Hayabusa 2 Makes History with Torifune Flyby: Japans Space Probe Continues Asteroid Exploration Success

By Jonathan Bala July 8, 2026 7 min read 109 views
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Hayabusa 2 Makes History with Torifune Flyby: Japans Space Probe Continues Asteroid Exploration Success
TL;DR

Hayabusa2 continues its remarkable journey with a successful flyby of asteroid Torifune in July 2026, demonstrating Japan's leadership in space technology and advancing planetary defense research while en route to its final destination.