Chinese asteroid landing mission (hayabusa+philae)

[xenomorph555]

So the Chinese are developing another probe mission (as well as mars) for after their moon program ends.

The probe will be similar to Chang'e 2 but with 3 harpoon/grappler/hook landing legs, a large drill and other packages.

The probe will launch then rendezvous with an asteroid, once it gets close it will likely do some above surface observations and science before descending down to the surface with motors and land on it. It will then perform science and drill then rock, etc.

Although the mission year is not specified, the Chinese are launching some sort of asteroid rendezvous probe in 2022 so that's the best bet.

Here is a video of the mission and the drill they are developing:

Edited November 18, 2014 by xenomorph555