Japan space probe skims asteroid in test for planetary defense
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-07-06 07:25 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Science, Asia, Military & Defence, Space, World News, Asia Pacific, Technology
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TOKYO — A Japanese space probe performed a flyby of a near-Earth asteroid on Sunday, in a test mission for technology that could help protect the planet from space rocks.
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