Hayabusa2 probe landing delayed due to rugged asteroid surface

By Sattelite, Space

Hayabusa2 probe landing delayed due to rugged asteroid surface

After close examination of the target, a landing site was selected and touchdown for the probe was set for late October.

But now, according to Phys.org, JAXA has informed reporters that the probe’s deployment to the surface would be delayed until January.

The delay is the result of readings JAXA has received about the asteroid’s surface

https://www.engadget.com/amp/2018/10/11/hayabusa2-probe-landing-delayed-asteroid-ryugu/

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