Phaethon is a metal-rich asteroid that exhibits comet-like behavior by shedding dust, making it a unique celestial body that could reveal insights into how rocky planets formed and whether essential building blocks for life are common throughout the universe.
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This asteroid, Phaethon, is unlike any other. It's classified as a metal-rich asteroid, yet it also acts like a comet, shedding dust.
What's its secret? JAXA's DESTINY+ mission, launching in 2024, will fly through Phaethon's dust trail in 2025.
It will analyze samples to uncover its true composition and origin.
Understanding Phaethon could reveal how rocky planets formed and if essential building blocks for life are common.
It's a cosmic puzzle we're finally putting together. Want to explore more space mysteries? Watch again.
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