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Asteroid Ryugu

Asteroid Ryugu is explored here through 1 archived mission, from Hayabusa2 through Hayabusa2, with the program’s spacecraft, people, milestones, and source-backed history connected along the way.

Missions: 1
People: 0
Vehicles: 1

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Asteroid Ryugu science and payloads

The instruments, experiments, destinations, and scientific purpose connected to each robotic mission.

Robotic missionHayabusa2Asteroid Ryugu, Earth, and asteroid 1998 KY26

Spacecraft: Hayabusa2 spacecraft and sample return capsule
Launch vehicle: H-IIA 202
Science payload: Optical cameras, near-infrared spectrometer, thermal imager, LIDAR, small carry-on impactor, MASCOT lander, MINERVA-II rovers, sampling horn, and reentry capsule

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