Asteroid Exploration

Asteroid Exploration refers to the scientific study and investigation of asteroids, which are small rocky bodies that orbit the Sun, primarily found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. This exploration can involve various methods, including space missions that send spacecraft to observe, land on, or return samples from asteroids. The goals of asteroid exploration include understanding the composition and structure of these celestial bodies, assessing their potential resources, studying their role in the solar system’s history, and evaluating any threats they may pose to Earth. Advances in technology have enabled the development of missions like NASA’s OSIRIS-REx and Japan’s Hayabusa2, which aim to gather data and materials from asteroids to enhance our knowledge of planetary formation and evolution.