Japan space probe collects samples from asteroid 'Itokawa'

Japan space probe collects samples from asteroid 'Itokawa'

SAGAMIHARA, Japan - Professor Junichiro Kawaguchi (C) and his team members at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency look relieved on Nov. 26 following confirmation that the space probe Hayabusa landed on the asteroid ''Itokawa'' for the second time and apparently collected surface samples. (Kyodo)

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