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Updated Jun 4, 2026
1998 ky26
Asteroid 1998 KY26 is the target of a Japanese spacecraft mission and has sparked debate about its
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Asteroid 1998 KY26 is the target of a Japanese spacecraft mission and has sparked debate about its
The Japanese spacecraft mission aimed at asteroid 1998 KY26 has gained attention due to new claims suggesting the object might be of technological origin rather than a natural asteroid. Some propose it could be a derelict Soviet spacecraft, such as Phobos 1, leading to speculative discussions within the scientific and space communities. This has been reported by IFLScience, vice.
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