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Hayabusa 2
Hayabusa 2 is an asteroid sample return mission designed and operated by JAXA. After completing its initial sample return, it is now in an extended mission phase.
Mission Link
1998 KY₂₆
Ryugu
Torifune
Flyby
JAXA
Surface Sample Retrieval
21 Feb 2019
Timeline
Ryugu Arrival
27 Jun 2018
Launch
3 Dec 2014
Sub-Surface Sample Retrieval
11 Jul 2019
Sample Return to Earth
6 Dec 2020
Torifune Flyby
5 Jul 2026
Earth Gravity Assist 1 (Extended Mission)
Dec 2027
Earth Gravity Assist 2 (Extended Mission)
Jun 2028
1998 KY₂₆ Flyby
Jul 2031