China Prepares Tianwen-2 Asteroid Mission for May Launch

China is gearing up to launch its Tianwen-2 asteroid probe at the end of May. The mission, aimed at collecting samples from near-Earth asteroids, marks China's first interplanetary sample collection attempt. The probe has been moved to the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre for final inspections.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 19-05-2025 18:35 IST | Created: 19-05-2025 18:35 IST
China Prepares Tianwen-2 Asteroid Mission for May Launch
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China is on the brink of launching its pioneering Tianwen-2 asteroid probe in late May, according to reports from state media outlet CCTV.

This mission will mark the country's inaugural attempt to retrieve samples from interplanetary space, specifically from near-Earth asteroids.

Tianwen-2 has been transported to the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre and will proceed with its launch following successful inspections.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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