Japan space probe on its way back after asteroid mission

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After collecting sub-surface samples that could help scientists seeking the origins of life.

Japan space probe on its way back after asteroid mission
A Japanese space probe is heading home from an asteroid 250 million km from Earth after collecting sub-surface samples that could help scientists seeking the origins of life, Japan's space agency said on Monday. Asteroids are believed to have formed at the dawn of the solar system and scientists ...

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