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China’s Tianwen-2 mission targets a near-Earth quasi-moon and a rare comet, aiming to return samples and redefine planetary science in one bold journey.

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The mystery object, known as ASKAP J1832- 0911, is located within the Milky Way about 15,000 light-years away from Earth.