Phys.org China’s space probe reaches asteroid after 1-billion-kilometer chase for first sample return Astrobitica July 6, 2026 (Last updated: July 6, 2026) 1 minute read 0 comments China’s Tianwen-2 space probe, which is set to bring back samples from an asteroid for research, has reached its target after traveling 1 billion kilometers (620 million miles) over more than a year, the Chinese space agency said Monday. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts This post was originally published on this site Post navigation Previous: The Sky Today on Monday, July 6: Catch the sparkling Coma Star ClusterNext: Tianwen-2 arrives at asteroid Kamo’oalewa, first image revealed Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Type in the text displayed above Δ Related Stories Phys.org What to know about the total solar eclipse due in August Astrobitica July 8, 2026 0 Phys.org How rocket launches could threaten Australia’s coastal wildlife Astrobitica July 7, 2026 0 Phys.org NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft wakes from its longest hibernation in good health Astrobitica July 7, 2026 0