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Asteroid Encounters and Space Discoveries

Updated 2026-07-06 15:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

Two asteroids, including the peanut-shaped Torifune, made close approaches to Earth this weekend. These encounters have sparked new interest in space exploration and planetary science.

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Ars Technica
The Torifune asteroid turns out to be shaped like a peanut.
2026-07-06 15:15 UTC
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