Whether they are seen as scientific treasures, potential threats, or future economic hubs, asteroids will remain at the centre of our journey into the cosmos.
While they orbit the Sun just like Earth, they are much smaller. The total mass of all the asteroids in the solar system combined is actually less than that of Earth's Moon. Where Do They Hang Out?
These are metallic and may be the exposed cores of ancient planets that were shattered by collisions. Why Do We Study Them? 1. The History of Life