Tag Asteroid Redirect

China’s burgeoning commercial space sector is witnessing a surge of activity, with recent announcements from two key players in the field. CAS Space and Space Pioneer have each launched new rocket systems shortly after one another, while also unveiling plans for innovative technologies and future deep-space missions. In March, China marked an impressive eight successful […]

On September 26, 2022, NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) spacecraft successfully deflected the 170-meter-wide asteroid Dimorphos, proving the effectiveness of asteroid deflection tactics. However, a new study by a group of scientists reveals that the impact not only altered Dimorphos’ orbit but also significantly changed its shape. Before the collision, Dimorphos was known to […]