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ESA and JAXA activate probe for planetary defense mission

According to heise online, OHB has activated a probe that ESA and JAXA plan to send to a near-Earth asteroid in early 2028, and the mission is for planetary defense.

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Key facts

  1. 01OHB activated a probe.
  2. 02The mission is planned for early 2028.
  3. 03The target is a near-Earth asteroid.
  4. 04The mission is for planetary defense.
  5. 05ESA and JAXA are involved in the plan.

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