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By Aug 29, 2019
Space

Amazing new photos of asteroid Ryugu present a new mystery: who cleaned up all the dust?

They also provide evidence of an ancient cosmic crash.
By Mar 18, 2019
Technology

Hayabusa Probe Returns to Earth in Fiery Display, Hopefully Carrying First Asteroid Samples

A plucky Japanese probe burned up in a spectacular fireworks display Sunday, celebrating the end of a mission that found...
By Oct 5, 2018
Space

This toaster-sized asteroid rover accomplished more in 17 hours than you will in your life

MASCOT had one job, and it did great!
By Sep 28, 2018
Space

Watch a movie made by a robot—on the surface of an asteroid

Hayabusa-2's rovers are still hopping around Ryugu.
By Sep 24, 2018
Space

Megapixels: A rover snaps a pic as it hops along the surface of an asteroid

Japan landed two spacecraft on the surface of Ryugu.
By Jun 27, 2018
Space

A Japanese spacecraft is zooming towards an asteroid shaped like a gemstone

It’s getting closer all the time.
By Dec 4, 2014
Space

Japan’s Asteroid-Bombing Spacecraft Launches Successfully

What's next for Hayabusa 2
By Oct 2, 2014
Space

A Spacecraft That Packs The Punch Of A Warhead

Hayabusa 2 could be the first to intercept and blast an asteroid.
By Mar 17, 2011
Technology

A Second Hayabusa Asteroid Exploration Mission Will Pack Spacebound Explosives

The Japanese probe Hayabusa’s first peaceful journey to an asteroid was so successful in returning samples of the asteroid Itokowa...
By Dec 21, 2010
Science

Japan May Scale Back Its Space Ambitions After Probe Misses Venus

The failure of a Venus probe to reach orbit last week will likely prompt the Japanese space program to take...