# Tianwen-2 space probe rendezvouses with Earth's quasi-moon

China's Tianwen-2 probe has successfully met with a quasi-moon, a small asteroid that orbits near Earth. This is the first spacecraft to visit such an object, providing insights into near-Earth asteroids and planetary defense. The mission advances China's space exploration program.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [Wired](https://www.wired.com/story/chinas-tianwen-2-space-probe-earth-quasi-moon/) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:30:00 +0000