Lucy Mission Data Shows Asteroid Donaldjohanson is Wobbling, Peanut-Shaped, and Contains Ancient Water Traces

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Published: 2026-06-25
Category: science
Source: NASA
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Data from NASA's Lucy spacecraft indicates that asteroid Donaldjohanson has a distinctive wobbling, peanut-like shape, likely formed by past collisions and solar radiation. The asteroid also exhibits signs of ancient water, offering valuable clues about the early formation of our solar system.

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