Tag: Bennu
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How Asteroids Spin in Space and Safe Deflection Strategies
Understanding asteroid spin: the tug-of-war between collisions and internal friction Asteroids don’t all rotate the same way. Some spin smoothly like a top, others tumble chaotically, and a few seem to drift through space with unpredictable wobble. Recent work presented at the Europlanet Science Congress in Helsinki sheds light on why this happens and what…
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How Asteroids Spin and Where to Hit Them: New Insights from Gaia Data and Safe-Strike Mapping
Understanding asteroid spin: two forces at work Astronomers are uncovering why some asteroids rotate smoothly like a spinning top while others tumble chaotically. Two recent studies presented at the Europlanet Science Congress in Helsinki shed light on the physics behind asteroid rotation and how this knowledge can improve planetary defense strategies. One research team, led…
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How Asteroids Spin in Space—and How We Can Use That to Save Earth
Understanding asteroid spin: a balance of forces Asteroids come in a wide range of shapes and spin states. Some rotate smoothly like a top, while others tumble chaotically. Recent research presented at the Europlanet Science Congress in Helsinki sheds light on what drives these different spin patterns. By examining data from the European Space Agency’s…
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Asteroizii Bennu și Ryugu: O Legătură Comună în Spațiu
Asteroizii Bennu și Ryugu au fost obiecte de studiu intens în ultimele decenii, iar o descoperire recentă sugerează că aceștia ar putea avea origini comune. Această descoperire captivantă provine din analiza unui corp celest care se află în centura de asteroizi, cunoscut sub numele de Polana. Polana, cu un diametru impresionant de aproximativ 55 de…
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Asteroizii Bennu și Ryugu: Legături de origine descoperite
Recent, o descoperire fascinantă a atras atenția cercetătorilor din întreaga lume, sugerând că doi dintre cei mai studiați asteroizi – Bennu și Ryugu – ar putea avea origini comune. Aceste informații nu doar că îmbogățesc cunoștințele noastre despre sistemul solar, dar oferă și o nouă perspectivă asupra evoluției asteroizilor în centrul nostru cosmic. Asteroizii Bennu…
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Are Asteroids Bennu and Ryugu Related? A Study on Their Origins
Asteroids have long fascinated astronomers and space enthusiasts alike, but recent findings concerning two of the most studied asteroids—Bennu and Ryugu—suggest that they might share a common origin, revolutionizing our understanding of these celestial bodies. Bennu, with a diameter of approximately 492 meters, was discovered in 1999 and has since been classified as a potentially…
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Spacedust from Asteroid Bennu Offers Insight into Our Celestial Past
The recent research emerging from spacedust collected from the asteroid Bennu proves to be a groundbreaking milestone in our understanding of celestial history. This rare and precious material originates from one of the oldest celestial bodies in our solar system, providing a glimpse into the conditions that existed billions of years ago. Understanding the characteristics…