SMRTR Science & EngineeringJun 17, 2026Live Science

A secretive Chinese probe has just arrived at one of Earth's 'quasi-moons' and will soon attempt a first-of-its-kind landing

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A secretive Chinese spacecraft has arrived at Kamoʻoalewa, one of Earth's temporary "quasi-moons," and will soon attempt the first-ever landing on this space rock. The mission aims to collect samples and return them to Earth in 2027, potentially revealing secrets about Earth's moon and advancing planetary defense research.

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