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Astronomers announce new asteroid

Discussion in 'Too Hot for Swamp Gas' started by OklahomaGator, Jan 25, 2025.

  1. Jan 25, 2025 #1
    OklahomaGator

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    I remember when they launched this. I had thought it was just going off into space but apparently it orbited Mars and is heading back.

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  2. Jan 25, 2025 #2
    Gatorrick22

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    I'd love to see that recovered just to analyze how the Sun has affected it.
     
  3. Jan 25, 2025 #3
    Spurffelbow833

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    Micrometeoroid impacts and endless 500 degree temperature excursions haven't helped, either.
     
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  4. Jan 25, 2025 #4
    uftaipan

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  5. Jan 25, 2025 #5
    SotaGator

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    Cool. Let Elno go blast off to meet it.