Image from Hera probe showing the binary asteroid system including Dimorphos

Europe's Hera Probe Captures First Images of Dimorphos Asteroid

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Europe's Hera spacecraft is approaching the binary asteroid system that was the target of NASA's DART mission. The probe has successfully distinguished the two separate rocky bodies, marking a significant step in planetary defense research.

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