Phys.org Japan probe made closest-ever asteroid flyby: space agency Astrobitica July 31, 2026 (Last updated: July 31, 2026) 1 minute read 0 comments A Japanese probe flew 400 meters (1,312 feet) from a near-Earth asteroid this month, marking the closest approach ever recorded for such a mission, the space agency said. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts This post was originally published on this site Post navigation Previous: Spain commits up to $2.3 billion for national military communications for IRIS²Next: A discarded SpaceX rocket is on a high-speed collision course with the moon Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published.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 A discarded SpaceX rocket is on a high-speed collision course with the moon Astrobitica July 31, 2026 0 Phys.org First AI-driven telescope goes stargazing Astrobitica July 31, 2026 0 Phys.org Astronomers finally measure the full size of the largest known galaxy Astrobitica July 31, 2026 0
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