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Europe's Hera spacecraft begins close inspections of an asteroid rammed by NASA in a 2022 test

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Briefings

A European spacecraft initiated close inspections of an asteroid that was previously struck by NASA in a 2022 planetary defense test, marking the start of a new monitoring phase for the object.

Key points

• A European spacecraft began close inspections of an asteroid previously rammed by NASA in a 2022 planetary defense test.
• The asteroid was struck by NASA four years prior to the current inspection phase.

Context

This event represents a follow-up to NASA's 2022 planetary defense test, where an asteroid was intentionally rammed to study its response. The European spacecraft's involvement indicates ongoing international cooperation in asteroid monitoring and defense protocols.

Limitations

The evidence is a single sentence stating the start of inspections without details on the asteroid's composition, size, or the specific inspection methods used. No dates, locations, or technical specifications are provided.

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