Finding our origins in extraterrestrial rocks
Initial results from Hayabusa 2’s trip to the asteroid Ryugu!
A Family Adrift
(22) Kalliope and its large moon Linus were thought to be traveling through the solar system as a lone pair with no further asteroid family to accompany them. This seems strange, as Linus was most likely created by a giant impact which would have to leave other fragments. Today’s authors are convinced they found the family belonging to Kalliope and the reason it hasn’t been identified sooner.
Don’t (Forget To) Look Up
What if a planet-killer type asteroid would impact Earth in six months time? How could we go about preventing such an existential threat?
Asteroids with lasers: A new way to detect gravitational waves?
We haven’t yet detected microhertz gravitational waves. This unusual detector could change that.
Astrobites at DPS 2021: Part 2
We’re covering this week’s AAS Division for Planetary Sciences meeting! Check out our highlights of the conference.
Astrobites at DPS 2021: Part 1
We’re covering this week’s AAS Division for Planetary Sciences meeting! Check out theshighlights of the conference.