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The final issue of 2024 showcases the rich analyses of the samples returned to Earth from asteroid Ryugu by the Hayabusa 2 mission that have been published in Nature Astronomy over the past few years.

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  • In August 2024, the International Astronomical Union General Assembly was held for the first time on the African continent, as a fully hybrid and open-access conference. This opportunity to approach such a traditional and historical event from a new perspective encouraged a spirit of innovation enabled by emerging technologies.

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  • The space agency that put humans on the Moon and plans to return them there this decade is mired in a funding crisis that jeopardizes its long-term future. With further political uncertainty on the horizon, NASA officials, scientists and other employees find themselves in an uneasy limbo.

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  • The XXXII IAU General Assembly, held for the first time on the African continent from 6–15 August 2024, marked a historic milestone in the global astronomy community. Driven by a bold vision, the event highlighted Africa's growing scientific capacity, and embodied the African spirit of Ubuntu, emphasizing accessibility, impact, and sustainability.

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  • Four years ago the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's Hayabusa2 mission returned samples of an asteroid to Earth. The latest results in the analysis of the sample material are presented in this issue of Nature Astronomy.

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