What you may not know about asteroids

2023-06-21 12:51:00

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Asteroids are rocky and metallic bodies smaller than a planet. They are called meteoroids when they enter the atmosphere, and meteorites if they hit the Earth’s surface. They are extremely important for understanding the origin and composition of the Solar System due to the information they contain, which is why they play an extremely important role in space research. Do you want to know more about those missions and the impacts against Earth in the past and future of the planet? Then do not hesitate to play the attached video and enjoy all the content that we offer you, do not miss it!