350 potential binary asteroids discovered by ESA's Gaia mission, doubling known numbers.

The European Space Agency's Gaia mission has discovered over 350 asteroids with potential moons, nearly doubling the known number of binary asteroids. The Gaia spacecraft's precise measurements detected changes in asteroid positions, likely caused by an orbiting companion. These findings could help reveal more about asteroids' structure and movement, potentially shedding light on the solar system's formation.

August 08, 2024
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