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Hayabusa2 - NASA Satellite

Hayabusa2 studied the asteroid Ryugu, collected samples, and brought them to Earth. The spacecraft is now on an extended mission to the asteroid 1998KY26.

Hayabusa2 Mission Information

Mission Details

NameHayabusa2
Launch DateDecember 03, 2014
Mission TypeUnmanned
TypeSatellite
Launch VehicleH-2A
Launch SiteTanegashima Space Center, Japan

Satellite Details

ApplicationCollect samples from asteroid Ryugu
Scientific InstrumentNear-infrared spectrometer (NIRS3), Thermal infrared imager (TIR), Multiband imager (ONC-T), Laser altimeter (LIDAR), Microscopic Imager (MI), Separation camera (DCAM)
Mass600 Kg

Space Organization Details

CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
OrganizationNASA
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