Project Topics
index[HAYABUSA2 PROJECT] Locations on the surface of Ryugu have been named!
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Place names for locations on the surface of Ryugu were discussed by Division F (Planetary Systems and Bioastronomy) of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature and approved in December 2018. We will introduce the place names and the background to their selection. [More to read] ... |
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Press Release
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- Oct. 25, 2018 (19:30) [release]
- Hayabusa2 Target Marker land on Ryugu
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- Sep. 22, 2018 (20:30) [release]
- MINERVA-II1 of Hayabusa2 Touches Down Ryugu
About Asteroid Explorer "Hayabusa2"
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Hayabusa2 to clarify the origin and evolution of the solar system as well as life matterAsteroid Explorer “Hayabusa2” is a successor of “Hayabusa” (MUSES-C), which revealed several new technologies and returned to Earth in June 2010. |
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Characteristics of Asteroid Explorer "Hayabusa2"
Establishing deep space exploration technology and new challenges
Hayabusa2 will utilize new technology while further confirming the deep space round-trip exploration technology by inheriting and improving the already verified knowhow established by Hayabusa to construct the basis for future deep-space exploration. |
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Major Characteristics
Size | Main structure: 1.0m x 1.6m x 1.4m / Paddle span: 6.0m |
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Mass | Approx. 600kg |
Target body | Ryugu (C-type, Near Earth Object) |
Orbit | Round trip between Earth and an asteroid |
Scheduled arrival at destination | 2018 |
Scheduled return to Earth | 2020 |
Duration of stay at the asteroid | about 18 months |
Major onboard instruments | Sampler mechanism, Re-entry capsule, Laser ranging (LIDAR, light detection and ranging), Scientific mission equipment (near infrared and thermal infrared), Impactor, Rover (MINERVA-II) |
Launch Date | December 3, 2014 |
Launch Vehicle | H-IIA Launch Vehicle No.26 |
Location | Tanegashima Space Center |
Contents
Pamphlet
- Asteroid Explorer "Hayabusa2"
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- Hayabusa2 Fact Sheet (July 5, 2018)
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Reference material
- Reference material for press conferences(September 5, 2018)
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- Reference material for press conferences(August 2, 2018)
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- Reference material for press conferences(July 19, 2018)
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- Reference material for press conferences(June 27, 2018)
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- Reference material for press conferences(June 14, 2018)
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- Reference material for press conferences(June 7, 2018)
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