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ESA-JAXA planetary defense mission powers up ahead of rare asteroid opportunity

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The ESA-JAXA planetary defense mission is advancing ahead of a rare astronomical opportunity expected in roughly three years. Space agencies are accelerating preparations to ensure they can take advantage of the event, which could provide an important opportunity for planetary-defense research and mission operations.

Discovered 2026-09-28T06:07:03.820118-07:00 | 2026-09-28T06:07:03.820118-07:00

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  • The mission’s preparations signal sustained agency focus on planetary defense and the need to align spacecraft readiness with a time-limited astronomical opportunity.
  • The roughly three-year timeline gives program managers a defined window to complete mission preparation, coordination and operational planning.
  • No directly related previous clusters were provided for additional context.

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