China to target near-Earth object 2020 PN1 for asteroid deflection mission

China to target near-Earth object 2020 PN1 for asteroid deflection mission

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China has set its sights on near-Earth object 202 PN1 as the target for a combined asteroid deflection and observation test mission due to launch in 2026.

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OHB to build ESA’s Hera asteroid mission

OHB to build ESA’s Hera asteroid mission

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The European Space Agency on Sept. 15 finalized a contract worth 129.4 million euros ($153.3 million) with German satellite manufacturer OHB to build its Hera asteroid spacecraft with a pan-European consortium. 

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Advocates promote planetary defense mission ahead of ESA ministerial

Advocates promote planetary defense mission ahead of ESA ministerial

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A group of planetary defense advocates is asking European governments to fund a mission to a near Earth asteroid, three years after a similar mission failed to win approval.

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