Asteroid Kamo’oalewa May Have Originated from the Moon’s Giant Crater

Scientists believe that the asteroid Kamo’oalewa, discovered in 2016, originated from a giant crater on the moon. The asteroid’s similar composition and orbit to the moon have led researchers to conclude that it may have broken off from the lunar surface millions of years ago. This discovery provides evidence of asteroids’ origins and suggests the existence of more similar celestial bodies in near-Earth space.

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