Japan space probe collects samples from asteroid 'Itokawa'

Japan space probe collects samples from asteroid 'Itokawa'

SAGAMIHARA, Japan - This is a scientist's image of the Japanese space probe Hayabusa landing on the asteroid ''Itokawa'' as provided by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. The agency said the Hayabusa landed on the Itokawa for the second time on Nov. 26 and apparently collected surface samples there. (Kyodo)

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