Tag: Asteroid composition

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Decoding the Unusual Shape of Dimorphos and Selam: Watermelon-Shaped Asteroids Explained

Astronomers have long been puzzled by the unusual shapes of the tiny asteroids Dimorphos and Selam, but a recent study sheds light on why they look so strange. These "moonlet" asteroids are part of...
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Unveiling the Secrets of Life: Scientists’ Mission with Four Grams of Asteroid Dust

The NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland is abuzz with activity as scientists embark on a groundbreaking mission to unravel the mysteries of life itself. A tiny vial containing four grams of asteroid...