Discussion summary
Japan's Hayabusa2 conducted a flyby of the Torifune asteroid, approaching within 800 meters and capturing images. The mission is seen as a successful extension of sample-return efforts, with some comparing it to other space probes like ESA's Philae.
What the discussion says
- Hayabusa2's flyby was successful and well-documented.
- Philae's comet landing was memorable but faced challenges.
- The mission's website is praised for its design.
- Some compare Hayabusa2's efforts to other space missions.
“Hayabusa2 approached within 800 meters of Torifune.”
“Philae's achievements are memorable despite challenges.”
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- Hacker News
- > During the flyby, Hayabusa2 was expected to approach as close as 800 meters from the center of Torifune and to capture images of the asteroid while traveling at a relative speed of 5 kilometers per second.
Imagine the sort of work required to get clear photos of that. It would be hard to show up at work the next day if all you have is a blurry streak like you're taking photos on a rollercoaster with a disposable camera in 1993.
by pavel_lishin - My favorite space probe is the European Space Agency Philae. It probes the comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko and actually landed on it. It was able to send back images of its surface. Amazing!by slicktux
- Seems it was successful and they captured an image:
https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/science-nature/science/20260...
by tjpnz - I'll never work in Mission Control, but the Hayabusa2 website lets me pretend I do. Kudos to whomever designed this website:
- The real title of the article is very different:
"Japan's Hayabusa2 probe completes flyby of Torifune asteroid"
The flyby already happened last Sunday.
by pmontra