October 16, 2024
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Space

Hera mission launched to witness the aftermath of the asteroid accident – Sky & Telescope

Two years ago, NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission intentionally collided with the asteroid moon Dimorphos at 15,000 mph (6.6 km/s). Now, a new mission is heading to the site of the collision to show us a detailed view of its consequences. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force

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