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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Project Topics
indexGas sampling from the Hayabusa2 sample container
This morning (December 7), the recovery team confirmed that the re-entry capsule was properly sealed and completed the gas sampling work. Although we analyzed the collected gas and evaluated the data, we have not yet determined whether it originates from the sample from Ryugu. A detailed analysis will continue in Japan. Equipment brought to Australia for gas analysis. © JAXA After the completion of the set-up of the clean... |
Press Release
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- Dec. 15, 2020 (17:45) [release]
- Confirmation of the sample collected during the first touchdown on asteroid Ryugu by asteroid explorer, Hayabusa2
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- Dec. 15, 2020 (12:30) [release]
- Analysis results from the gas collected from the sample container of the asteroid explorer, Hayabusa2
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)
(20.8MB)