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Hayabusa's 7-Year Journey

Hayabusa's 7-Year Journey

What is Hayabusa?

Hayabusa is a probe that went on a grand journey that has lasted seven years. The probe's mission is to return a planetary sample from an asteroid to Earth in order to find a clue to unravel some of the mysteries of our planet's birth. In addition, Hayabusa accomplished many remarkable feats including many world firsts.

Hayabusa-related information - List of various Hayabusa-related websites in Q & A format.Hayabusa at a glance - Learn about Hayabusa's mission, scientific role, and its results so far.

What's New

  • September 13,2010
    Released: The Hayabusa team challenge ―Tale 5
  • September 2,2010
    Released: The Hayabusa team challenge ―Tale 4
  • July 30,2010
    Released: The Hayabusa team challenge ―Tale 2 , Tale 3
  • July 30,2010
    Added the laser altimeter, target marker, and solar array paddle to the Hayabusa-related information Q&A
  • June 11,2010
    Released: The Hayabusa team challenge ―Tale 1
 
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