How Do Asteroids Spin in Space? The Answer Could Help Us Prevent a Catastrophic Earth Impact

How do asteroids spin in space? The answer could help us prevent a catastrophic Earth impact

From how space rocks wobble to where to hit them, scientists are learning the fine art of asteroid deflection — and it could one day save Earth.

Analysis Of Near-Earth Asteroid Bennu Sheds New Light On The Origins Of Our Solar System

NASA/Goddard/University of Arizona 4.6 billion years ago, something quite magnificent was occurring in space. What had once been a large cloud of dust and gas had grown so mighty that it collapsed under its own weight, with the result of that collapse being our solar system. While our Sun and planets are fundamental parts of the solar system, it’s fascinating to know that asteroids are also a product of this early space dust, with both small and…