Space · Didymos asteroid system · November 12, 2026

Europe's Hera begins close inspection of asteroid hit by NASA

Reported by 1 outlet · under-reported · first reported Nov 12, 4:07 AM ET

Europe's Hera spacecraft started close inspections of the asteroid NASA struck in a 2022 planetary defense test. The study will assess the crater and the asteroid's structure.

Why it matters

Results help plan how to deflect asteroids that threaten Earth.

Background

NASA's DART probe hit the moonlet Dimorphos in 2022.

Sources

• Phys.org ↗Nov 12, 4:07 AM ET

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