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Chinese scientists call for focus on asteroid missions

Written by  Andrew Jones Tuesday, 26 March 2024 11:47
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Render of the ZhengHe near-Earth asteroid/comet orbiter spacecraft.
Render of the ZhengHe near-Earth asteroid/comet orbiter spacecraft.
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China should intensify its asteroid research and focus on sample return mission plans, according to scientists.

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