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China to launch Tianwen-2 asteroid probe and sampling mission on May 29


China is set to launch its Tianwen-2 asteroid probe and sampling mission on May 29, according to information obtained by Global Times from the China National Space Administration on Monday.

China to launch Tianwen-2 asteroid probe and sampling mission on May 29: CNSA Preparations for the missions are underway smoothly at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Southwest China's Sichuan Province. The launch vehicle underwent transfer, hoisting, probe-rocket docking, payload fairing encapsulation, and final comprehensive tests.

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