The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Gaia telescope has discovered over 350 potential moons orbiting asteroids, almost doubling the known number of binary asteroid systems in our solar system. These findings provide valuable insights into the formation and evolution of our solar system, revealing information about collisions and the distribution of water and organic molecules.
Results for: Moons
The European Space Agency’s Gaia mission has uncovered a treasure trove of potential moons orbiting asteroids, nearly doubling the number of known binary asteroid systems. This discovery highlights the power of Gaia’s data and opens up new avenues for exploring the dynamics of our solar system.