NASA's DART impact permanently changed the shape and orbit of asteroid moon

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NASA's DART impact permanently changed the shape and orbit of asteroid moon
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A new study provides insights on the geophysics behind asteroid formation and evolution.

NASA 's DART impact permanently changed the shape and orbit of asteroid moon." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 23 August 2024. <www.sciencedaily.com

The moon orbiting the asteroid Dinkinesh is actually two tiny moons stuck together. Collectively called 'Selam,' the two moonlets bring new insight into the complex processes behind ... A new study has uncovered intriguing insights into the liquid core at the centre of Mars, furthering understanding of the planet's formation and ...

When asteroids suffer natural impacts in space, debris flies off from the point of impact. The tail of particles that form can help determine the physical characteristics of the asteroid. NASA's ... The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's Hayabusa2 mission returned uncontaminated primitive asteroid samples to Earth. A comprehensive analysis of 16 particles from the asteroid Ryugu revealed ...

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