This Newly Discovered Asteroid, Almost Half a Mile Wide, Just Set a New Space Record
Scientific American Ideas • 1/8/2026 – 1/14/2026
Summary
A newly discovered giant asteroid, almost half a mile wide, has set a record for its rapid rotation on its axis. This discovery has generated significant interest among astronomers.
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