Tianwen-2
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Tianwen-2 (Chinese: 天问二号) is a planned Chinese asteroid sample return and comet exploration mission that is currently under development.[6] Tianwen-2 was originally known as ZhengHe.[7]
Quick Facts Mission type, Operator ...
Mission type | Asteroid sample return Comet orbiter/lander |
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Operator | CNSA |
Mission duration | 10 years (planned) |
Spacecraft properties | |
Manufacturer | CAST |
Launch mass | ≤2,000 kg (4,400 lb)[1] |
Start of mission | |
Launch date | May 2025 (planned)[2] |
Rocket | Long March 3B[2] |
Launch site | Xichang[3] |
Contractor | CASC |
469219 Kamoʻoalewa orbiter | |
Sample mass | ≥100 g (0.2 lb)[1] |
311P/PANSTARRS orbiter | |
Orbital insertion | 2034[4][5] |
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