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Strange Asteroid Spins So Fast It Shouldn't Be Possible

2026-03-28 Science & Technology
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Top Comments (10)

@jonathanstewart4800 2026-03-28

I personally like it when you can show where things are in relation to Earth.

56 4 replies
@AceSpadeTheCinderace 2026-03-29

This is why we need more DART-like missions to test strategies to deflect different types of asteroids, particularly the more solid ones.

40 9 replies
@JustinMShaw 2026-03-28

If we still have a bunch of people who are super-eager to become Belters, that might be another good reason to find out all we can about the belt.

36 3 replies
@SchmelbyFiddlapp 2026-03-28

Anton, if it’s “impossible,” it only means we don’t understand it.

15 5 replies
@stevenkarnisky411 2026-03-29

I do look forward to these daily posts, Anton! I always earn something! Thanks!

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@thomasstephens7293 2026-03-29

"Shouldn't be possible" is a bold statement.

7 2 replies
@CaliforniaBushman 2026-03-29

Presently on an Anton binge watch.

7 1 replies
@carlettoburacco9235 2026-03-29

"Maybe we'll discover a few new asteroids with this one"... first shot in a small patch of sky, thousands. I keep thinking that even in the vacuum of space you can hear the Universe's hearty laughter and its booming voice: "Kids, go back to school and keep learning."

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@Rancid-Jane 2026-03-31

We used to think asteroids were solid one piece objects. Then we learned they could be rubble lumps. No surprise that there are both.

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@paulanizan6159 2026-03-29

If daytime is only one minute, one might as well stay in bed.

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