Key facts
- Japan's Hayabusa2 probe flew within 800 meters of asteroid Torifune.
- The flyby occurred on Sunday.
- The mission is a test for planetary defense capabilities.
Japan's Hayabusa2 probe successfully completed a close flyby of asteroid Torifune on Sunday, passing within 800 meters of the celestial body. The mission is designed to test planetary defense capabilities. The probe, described as being the size of a refrigerator, conducted this maneuver as part of its ongoing exploration objectives.