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The Leading Edge: Asteroid Explorer, Hayabusa2 - Navigation in Space (2018x21)

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The asteroid explorer Hayabusa2, which was launched on December 3, 2014, is on its way to an asteroid named Ryugu. Its mission is to create an artificial crater and bring back subsurface asteroid samples. However, Ryugu is approximately 300 million kilometers away. To reach its destination, the spacecraft will use cutting-edge techniques, such as a swingby and navigation using a camera, to attempt things that have never been done before! Join us to learn more about Hayabusa2's journey!